Mammoth Lakes City Council
July 15, 2026

Town Council Agenda

Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 4:00 p.m.
437 Old Mammoth Road, Suite Z, Mammoth Lakes
Members of the Town Council:

Councilmember Chris Bubser, Councilmember Bill Sauser, Councilmember John Wentworth, Mayor Pro Tem Brent Truax, Mayor Amanda Rice
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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. INTRODUCTIONS

5.1 Introduce new Finance Director Lauren Warrem.

6. REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS AND/OR DEPARTMENTS (AS NEEDED)

6.1 Town of Mammoth Lakes Social Media Report for June 2026.

6.2 July 2026 Public Works Engineering CIP Update.

7. STAFF PRESENTATIONS

7.1 Emergency Management Update.

8. CONSENT AGENDA

8.1 Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of July 1, 2026.

8.2 Adopt the resolution establishing the middle-income housing policy statements.

8.3 Update and Approval to Continue Airport Office Emergency Contract Work.

8.4 Accept Check Register 6/25/26 in the amount of $279,352.94. Accept Check Register 7/1/26 in the amount of $49,903.43. Accept Check Register 7/9/26 in the amount of $1,070,199.14.

9. POLICY MATTERS

9.1 Ordinance to Renew Town’s Military Use Policy.

10. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
Informational reports from Councilmember representatives on committees, commissions, and organizations; general reports on Councilmember activities.

11. REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

12. ADJOURNMENT
The Town Council will adjourn to a regular meeting to be held on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

Town of Mammoth Lakes
[June 2026]

June Content Interactions
Top posts in June were the Type 1 Helicopter at the airport, the MACC construction update and the Reds Meadow
update (joint post with MLT).
*Please note we are not including the MLPD job posting
because it was posted outside of the social media program.

Type 1 Helicopter – 40K views on Facebook with 587
interactions.

MACC construction update – 32.4K views with 419
interactions.

Reds Meadow update (collab with MLT) – 41.1K views on
Instagram with 447 interactions Page 5 of 95
Top 10 Audience Locations
Facebook Instagram

Local vs. Non-Local Audience Percentage
50% of our audience on the Town of
Mammoth Lakes channels is
Eastern Sierra-based.

36.9% from Mammoth Lakes

13.1% from Bishop
50% total Eastern Sierra

Platform Demographics & Age Distribution
(Facebook)

Platform Demographics & Age Distribution
(Instagram)

Demographics For Top-Performing Public
Information Post – June – Type 1 Heli

Continued Development of Social Media Program
Recommended actions –

1. Decide how we want to move forward with interacting with our audience. Do we want to respond to comments? Do we want to boost more posts?

2. Work on Parks and Recreation page consolidations as part of a larger goal to align social media channels with website.

3. Continue to provide quality content and information to the community.

TOWN COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Title: July 2026 Public Works Engineering CIP Update.

Meeting Date: July 15, 2026
Prepared by: Amy Callana, PE, Engineering Manager
RECOMMENDATION:

Accept the July 2026 Public Works Engineering CIP Update. *** Text shown in bold has changed from the previous update. *** Project Notes Budget
Town Civic Center Installation of carpet and the modular office wall system have begun.

Startup of building mechanical and electrical systems is expected to begin soon. Exterior work, including siding and site concrete, is ongoing. $33M
Mammoth Arts & Cultural
Center (MACC)
Concrete columns are complete, and the CMU block walls are continuing to be constructed between them. Steel roof beams may be installed toward the end of July/beginning of August. Work on exterior improvements to the existing Edison Theater has also begun. Staff continue to solidify plans for other interior improvements.
$17M
Airport Multipurpose
Building Phase 1 – A3
Taxiway & Site Work
Work on the access road, new gate, and taxiway connector relocation are underway and on schedule. The paving work is complete, and the majority of work is expected to be complete by July 20th – total project completion will be by end of August. This project will serve to improve safety for aircraft and hangar owners, while also securing two lighted Xs for future airport use that add a factor of safety long beyond phase 1 construction. $2.69M (Phase 1)
Road Striping Maintenance The project has been completed. Staff are in the process of closing out the project.
$200K
2026 Slurry Seal Work in the Slopes neighborhood is expected to occur later this summer, likely during the month of August.
$400K
Minaret MUP Ongoing work includes asphalt patching, concrete curb and ramps. Work is on schedule and should be substantially complete by later this summer. ~$3M
Airport Multipurpose
Building (ARFF and SRE)
Phase 2
Plans and specifications are currently out to bid for construction of the steel storage facility and all associated concrete/utility work. Bids will be opened on July 14th. This project will serve to improve MMH’s resilience and improve snow removal timelines while also securing and preserving equipment.
$3.5M
Old Mammoth Road
Landscaping
The contractor has identified and repaired the majority of the irrigation system.

Staff are working on a planting plan for portions of the road, with the goal of completing some of the work this season. Staff anticipate the contractor will begin working on hardscape this season.

TBD

Parks & Trails Signage Staff are continuing to work on a bid package for several new monument, wayfinding and informational kiosk signs to be located at various locations in Town including the Parcel, CRC/Mammoth Creek Park, Dog Park, and Shady Rest. We expect to go out to bid later this spring.
~$100K
CRC Phase 2 Interior TI Staff are working through design details for a permanent skate rental space to be constructed from the DIRTT modular wall system that was used for the staff offices and will be used in the new Town Hall. Construction is planned to occur in August between summer and winter operations.
~$450K
Misc. Fencing Project The project is currently out to bid, with bids due on July 31. The work is expected to occur later this summer.
~60K
The Parcel Missing Middle
Project
Staff are working with MUSD on preliminary site planning to support the MUSD housing project and a potential TOML missing middle project. $100k
Airport Tee-Hangar Taxilane
Rehabilitation
The design is currently on hold at this time. Environmental monitoring plans are being finalized.
$229K (design)
Main Street MUP /
Mountain Blvd Crosswalk
Design work is in progress. Staff would like to put the project out to bid next winter, for construction during summer 2027, pending allocation of funds for construction.
~$200K (design)
TBD (construction)
Minaret/Meridian
Roundabout
Design work is in progress. Staff has requested $2.5M in STIP funding for FY28/29 to be used towards construction.
$392K (design)
Shady Rest Restroom Design work is in progress. Due to anticipated timing for funding allocation, along with expected lead time for fabrication of the pre-cast restroom building, staff now intend to go out to bid this fall or winter, for construction in summer of 2027.
~$200K (design)

Mammoth Lakes Town Council
Agenda Action Sheet
Title: Emergency Management Update
Council Meeting Date: 7/15/2026
Prepared by: Rob Patterson, Town Manager
Ales Tomaier, Fire Chief – Mammoth Lakes Fire Protection District Recommended Motion: No Action, presentation only.

Summary: In the aftermath of the Pack Fire, the Town and Mammoth Lakes Fire Protection District (MLFPD) had a series of meetings to debrief on our response to the incident and potential strategies that may enhance our effectiveness and preparation for the next event. Recent addition of Cal Fire crews and air resources at Mammoth Yosemite Airport (MMH) have significantly strengthened the wildfire response capabilities for the region. In addition to Cal Fire the MMH is also working on a broader Emergency Response Center to enhance capabilities of all first responder agencies in the region. This update is intended to outline the work program being administered by our local agencies to bolster our response and capabilities. There are currently four main categories of effort.

1. Identification and build out of our dedicated Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at the Edison Theater. a. Library within the Edison to be converted to dedicated full time EOC. General layout and design work has begun.
b. Tour of existing facilities within California as recommended by Region 6 Cal OES (Office of Emergency Services) public safety counterparts.
c. Design layout finalization and funding for equipment and construction needs

2. Selection of staff and identification of training needs for a local Emergency Management Team a. Staff responding to EOC operations from hours 0 – 12 or the first operational period. b. All positions of the Incident Command System (ICS) format need to be filled from Town staff and partner agencies within the Town.
c. General training followed by position specific training 6 – 24 months. d. Practice drills, community evacuation drills at least quarterly for proper skill set development

3. Building relationships, policy, memorandum of understandings (MOU) with Type 3 or similar capability Incident Management Team in the region
a. Teams mobilize depending on circumstances, expecting to be on station within 12 to 24 hours to relieve local team.
b. Cal OES short team – 5-6 people, high functioning filling the primary section positions (Command, Operations, Finance, Logistics, and Planning) while supported by local resources and quick access to larger resources
c. All Risk Type 3 Incident Management Team – full capability team for initial incident response with ability to handle moderate size and complex incidents
d. These resources have escalation capabilities, drawing in Type 1 and 2 teams (Complex Incident Management Team), if necessary
e. Development of agreements, protocols to enhance response as well as post recovery and funding

4. Aligning our efforts directly with Mono County Office of Emergency Services a. Town requested joint working group to assist in the development of agreements, clarify responsibilities and expectations
b. Town efforts are meant to augment County OES and not to replace it

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT UPDATE
Building Mammoth Lakes' Local Emergency Response Capability Town Council Meeting
July 15, 2026
Prepared by: Rob Patterson, Town Manager
Ales Tomaier, Fire Chief — Mammoth Lakes Fire Protection District RECOMMENDED MOTION: NO ACTION — PRESENTATION ONLY

Why This Matters Now
Lessons from the Pack Fire are shaping a stronger regional response system Smoke plume from the Pack Fire over the community of Crowley Lake Following the Pack Fire, the Town and MLFPD conducted a joint debrief to identify strategies that strengthen readiness for the next incident.

That debrief identified four coordinated focus areas — building a local emergency management system ready from the first hour, while scaling seamlessly into regional support.
1 Emergency Operations Center
2 Town Emergency Management Team
3 IMT Transfer & Partnerships
4 Alignment with Mono County OES
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FOCUS AREA 1
Emergency Operations Center at the Edison Theater
Ph. 1 Floor Plan — HMC Architects Detail: Room 113, outlined in red on the architect's plan

DESIGNATED SPACE
Edison Theater
Meeting Room
528 SF
Previously utilized during the
2023 Winter Emergency.

To be converted into the Town's
dedicated, full-time Emergency
Operations Center.
1 Statewide Best-Practice Tour
Touring existing EOC facilities across California, as
recommended by Region 6 Cal OES.
2 Immediate and Long Term Design
Finalizing the design layout for equipment and construction needs for immediate use and long term utilization
3 General Layout Underway
Initial space planning and design work for the dedicated EOC has already begun.

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FOCUS AREA 2
Local Emergency Management Team: Staffing & Training

STAFFING MODEL
First Operational Period (Hour 0–12)
Staff respond to EOC operations for the critical opening window of an incident.

Full ICS Coverage
All Incident Command System positions filled using Town staff and partner agencies within the Town.

Progressive Training Path
General emergency management training, followed by position-specific training over a 6–24 month period.

Quarterly Practice Drills
Community evacuation and practice drills held at least quarterly to build and maintain proper skill sets.

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FOCUS AREA 3
Regional Incident Management Team Partnerships
As incidents grow beyond local capacity, response transitions from the Town's local team to scalable regional support.

TOWN LOCAL TEAM
Hour 0–12
Town and MLFPD staff activate
the EOC and fill ICS positions for
the first operational period.
→
Cal OES Short Team
12–24 hrs
5–6 person high-functioning
team filling primary Command,
Operations, Finance & Logistics
positions. Supported by local
staff.
→
All-Risk Type 3 IMT
As needed
Full-capability team for initial
incident response — handles
moderate size and complexity
incidents.
→
Type 1 / 2 Complex IMT
Escalation
Complex incident management
team drawn in to support the
largest, most complex incidents.

Timeframe: teams mobilize based on circumstances, expecting to be on-station within 12–24 hours to relieve the local team. Also underway: agreements and protocols covering response, post-incident recovery, and funding.

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FOCUS AREA 4
Aligning with Mono County Office of Emergency Services
Mono County Office of Emergency Services

JOINT WORKING GROUP
The Town has requested a joint working group with the County to develop agreements and clarify roles, responsibilities, and expectations between agencies.

AUGMENT, NOT REPLACE
Town efforts are designed to strengthen and support County OES capabilities — not duplicate or replace them.

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REGIONAL CONTEXT
Regional Capability Is Already Growing
CAL FIRE crews and air resources are newly based at Mammoth Yosemite Airport (MMH), significantly boosting wildfire response capabilities for the region. MMH is also developing a broader Emergency Response Center to support all first-responder agencies in the area.

CAL FIRE heavy air resource based at Mammoth Yosemite Airport CAL FIRE crew and engine, Mammoth Lakes Station Emergency Management Update | Town Council | July 15, 2026 7

Summary & Path Forward
Four coordinated efforts, one stronger regional response system Emergency Operations
Center Buildout
Dedicated space at the Edison, design
& funding in progress
Local Emergency
Management Team
Staffed, trained, and drilled for the
first operational period
Incident Management Team
Transfer & Partnerships
Scalable outside support within 12–
24 hours
County Alignment
Joint working group to clarify roles
and agreements

RECOMMENDED MOTION
No action required — this item is presented for Council information only.

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Town Council of Mammoth Lakes
Minutes of Regular Meeting
July 1, 2026, 4:00 p.m.
437 Old Mammoth Road, Suite Z, Mammoth Lakes
Members Present: Councilmember Chris Bubser, Councilmember Bill Sauser, Councilmember John Wentworth, Mayor Pro Tem Brent Truax, Mayor Amanda Rice
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1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 437 Old Mammoth Road, Suite Z, Mammoth Lakes.

Councilmember Bubser participated in the meeting remotely due to the just cause provision of a need related to a physical condition.

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Sergeant Heilman led the flag salute.

3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Brianna Goico, President & CEO of the Mammoth Lakes Chamber of Commerce, gave an update regarding the Fourth of July Parade.

Robert Calvert, owner and operator of Blizzard Property Management, said that he was grateful to be a part of this amazing community. He invited the public to contact him and their office directly if they had any questions about property they managed.

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Betsy Truax, Mammoth Lakes Tourism (MLT) Vice President of Community Engagement, gave an update regarding current MLT activities.

David Eichman asked the public to not use water balloons or water pistols during the parade. He advised the Council to re-appoint Billy Deaver and Michael Vanderhurst to the Planning and Economic Development Commission.

4. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
There were no additions to the agenda.

5. TOWN COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS

5.1 Recognition of Police Sergeant Jason Heilman for ten years of service to the Town of Mammoth Lakes.

Police Chief Dan Casabian thanked Sergeant Heilman for his years of service.

5.2 Proclamation Declaring July as Park and Recreation Month in Mammoth Lakes.

Parks and Recreation Director Stuart Brown spoke in support of the proclamation.

Moved by Councilmember Bill Sauser
Seconded by Councilmember John Wentworth
Adopt the proclamation declaring July as Park and Recreation Month in the Town of Mammoth Lakes.

For (5): Councilmember Chris Bubser, Councilmember Bill Sauser, Councilmember John Wentworth, Mayor Pro Tem Brent Truax, and Mayor Amanda Rice
Carried (5 to 0)
Mayor Rice read the approved proclamation.

6. REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS AND/OR DEPARTMENTS (AS NEEDED) Community and Economic Development Director Nolan Bobroff gave an update regarding current planning activities.

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Parks and Recreation Director Stuart Brown gave an update regarding current parks and recreation activities.

Town Clerk Jamie Gray announced the notice of election.

7. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS

7.1 Presentation of Mono County Office of Emergency Management Organizational and Programmatic Assessment.

Sandra Moberly, Mono County Administrative Officer, outlined the information in the staff report and introduced Christine Bouchard, Mono County Assistant CAO, and Don Ashton, Municipal Management Solutions. Mr. Ashton introduced his associates, Brian Uhler and Jeff Metson. Mr. Ashton outlined the information in the Mono County Office of Emergency Management Organizational and Programmatic Assessment.

There was discussion among members of Council, the consultants, and staff.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Ales Tomaier, Fire Chief of the Mammoth Lakes Fire Protection District, asked the consultants to be more blunt with future presentations. He said that prevention was the best way to go, especially with our small response capacity.

Jennifer Kreitz, Mono County Board of Supervisors, said that this was an opportunity to examine our relationships and move forward. She said that her goal was to move forward in unison and work in alignment and not silos.

There was discussion among members of Council and staff.

7.2 Whitebark Institute Update on Wildfire Resilience Efforts in the Mammoth Basin.

Ali Urza, Whitebark Institute Forest Health Program Director, gave a presentation outlining the Wildfire Resilience Efforts in the Mammoth Basin. There was discussion among members of Council and Ms. Urza.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Ales Tomaier, Fire Chief of the Mammoth Lakes Fire Protection District, said that there had been significant changes in the community since he

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became Chief due to the work of Whitebark and the support of the Town to give our community a fighting chance.

There was discussion among members of Council, Ms. Urza, and Laura Beardsley, Executive Director of the Whitebark Institute, and staff.

8. CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by Councilmember Bill Sauser
Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Brent Truax
Approve the Consent Agenda.

For (5): Councilmember Chris Bubser, Councilmember Bill Sauser, Councilmember John Wentworth, Mayor Pro Tem Brent Truax, and Mayor Amanda Rice
Carried (5 to 0)

8.1 Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of June 17, 2026.

8.2 Update and Approval to Continue Airport Emergency Contract Work.

8.3 Re-appoint Michael Vanderhurst and Billy Deaver to the Planning and Economic Development Commission and Silver Chesak and Dan O’Connell to the Parks and Recreation Commission with terms expiring on July 31, 2030.

8.4 Adopt the Resolution ordering the levy and collection of assessment within the Community Facilities District No. 2013-3 (Transit Services) for fiscal year 2026/27.

8.5 Adopt the Resolution ordering the levy and collection of assessment within the Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 (Fractional) Mello Roos District.

8.6 Adopt the Resolution ordering the levy and collection of assessment within the Community Facilities District No. 2005-1 (In Lieu DIF) for Fiscal Year 2026/27.

8.7 Adopt the Resolution ordering the levy and collection of assessment within the Community Facilities District No. 2023-1 (Maintenance Services) for Fiscal year 2026/27.

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8.8 Authorize the Town Manager to approve sub-contractor substitutions.

8.9 Authorize the Town Manager to execute an agreement with DIRTT Environmental Solutions, Inc. to purchase and install partition walls for the skate rental area at the CRC.

8.10 Accept Check Register 6/18/26 in the amount of $1,527,717.20.

9. POLICY MATTERS

9.1 Ordinance to Renew Town’s Military Use Policy.

Police Chief Dan Casabian and Sergeant Daniel Hansen outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.

The Mayor called a recess at 6:28 p.m. and the Council reconvened at 6:35 p.m.

9.2 Adopt the 2026 Multi-jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan.

Public Works Director Haislip Hayes outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.

Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Brent Truax
Seconded by Councilmember John Wentworth
Adopt by resolution the 2026 Multi-jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (MJHMP) as the Town’s Hazard Mitigation Plan.

For (5): Councilmember Chris Bubser, Councilmember Bill Sauser, Councilmember John Wentworth, Mayor Pro Tem Brent Truax, and Mayor Amanda Rice
Carried (5 to 0)

9.3 Middle-Income Housing Policy Statements and Predevelopment Steps for a Middle-Income Rental Housing Project at the Parcel.

This item was taken out of order.

Councilmember Sauser left the meeting at 7:08 p.m.

Community and Economic Development Director Nolan Bobroff, Housing Manager Marcus Sproll, and Town Manager Rob Patterson gave a

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presentation outlining the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Jennifer Kreitz asked if the statements were specific to the Parcel or the whole Town.

There was discussion among members of Council and staff.

The Town Council directed staff to bring back the resolution with the changes discussed this evening and to bring back an evaluation of staff time and programs that would be affected by moving forward with this program.

Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Brent Truax
Seconded by Councilmember John Wentworth
Authorize the Town Manager to initiate the predevelopment phase of a middle-income rental housing project at the Parcel by negotiating and executing contracts and agreements for the following:
a) A financial feasibility study, including a market study b) A legal feasibility study
c) A preliminary site layout and design framework
d) A joint powers authority development partner/owner
For (4): Councilmember Chris Bubser, Councilmember John Wentworth, Mayor Pro Tem Brent Truax, and Mayor Amanda Rice
Absent (1): Councilmember Bill Sauser
Carried (4 to 0)

9.4 Four-Party MOU for Enhanced Emergency Medical Services (FY 2026–27 through FY 2030–31).

Ales Tomaier, Fire Chief of the Mammoth Lakes Fire Protection District, outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council and Chief Tomaier.

Moved by Councilmember John Wentworth
Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Brent Truax

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Approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Town of Mammoth Lakes, Southern Mono Healthcare District, County of Mono, and Mammoth Lakes Fire Protection District (MLFPD) to support enhanced Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and authorize the Town Manager to execute the agreement.

For (5): Councilmember Chris Bubser, Councilmember Bill Sauser, Councilmember John Wentworth, Mayor Pro Tem Brent Truax, and Mayor Amanda Rice
Carried (5 to 0)

9.5 Approve Resolution setting At-Will, Non-Represented Employees compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment for fiscal years 2026-27, 2027-28, and 2028-29.

Town Manager Rob Patterson outlined the information in the staff report.

Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Brent Truax
Seconded by Councilmember Bill Sauser
Approve and adopt the Resolution related to compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment for specified employees in atwill, non-represented positions for fiscal years 2026-27, 2027-28, and 2028-29.

For (5): Councilmember Chris Bubser, Councilmember Bill Sauser, Councilmember John Wentworth, Mayor Pro Tem Brent Truax, and Mayor Amanda Rice
Carried (5 to 0)

9.6 Approval of Third Amended Employment Agreement with Town Manager, Robert Patterson.

Town Manager Rob Patterson outlined the information in the staff report.

Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Brent Truax
Approve the third amended employment agreement with Town Manager, Robert Patterson, with terms and conditions as outlined in the agreement and weekly salary of $4,840.38.

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For (5): Councilmember Chris Bubser, Councilmember Bill Sauser, Councilmember John Wentworth, Mayor Pro Tem Brent Truax, and Mayor Amanda Rice
Carried (5 to 0)

10. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
Councilmember Bubser attended the Eastern Sierra Council of Governments (ESCOG) meeting, the Eastern Sierra Transit Authority (ESTA) Board meeting, and the Co-LAB meeting.

Councilmember Wentworth attended meetings regarding the North Village Specific Plan, the ESCOG meeting, the Great Basin Unified Air Pollution Control District meeting, and the ESCOG Steering Committee meeting.

Mayor Rice attended the Eastern Sierra Community Housing Board meeting.

11. REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
There were no agenda items requested at this time.

12. ADJOURNMENT
The Council adjourned the meeting at 8:02 p.m.

Jamie Gray, Town Clerk

Mammoth Lakes Town Council
Agenda Action Sheet
Title: Adopt the resolution establishing the middle-income housing policy statements Council Meeting Date: 7/15/2026
Prepared by: Marcus Sproll, Housing Manager
Nolan Bobroff, Community & Economic Development Director Recommended Motion: Adopt the resolution establishing the middle-income housing policy statements.

Summary: The Town Council was asked at the July 1, 2026 meeting to consider adoption of a resolution establishing middle income housing policy statements. During the deliberation on the item, the Town Council requested a number of revisions to the resolution to broaden the policy statements and to reiterate the importance of retaining and protecting all deed-restricted units. The changes to the resolution are shown in track changes in Attachment 2.

The purpose of the resolution is to help the Town Council and staff articulate the priority approach the Town will take to achieve its middle-income housing goals and will serve as a guide for the Town’s efforts to increase the middle-income workforce housing inventory.

RESOLUTION NO. 26-

RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF MAMMOTH LAKES,

STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING MIDDLE-INCOME HOUSING POLICY

STATEMENTS
WHEREAS, the Town of Mammoth Lakes' General Plan community vision emphasizes the provision of “Adequate and appropriate housing that residents and workers can afford”; and
WHEREAS, the 2026 Eastern Sierra Regional Housing Study found that: “...the largest housing need cohort in the Town [of Mammoth Lakes] now falls into the moderate, and above-moderate, income categories, earning 80 percent to 150 percent of AMI [Area Median Income]”; and
WHEREAS, the 2026 Mammoth Lakes Town Council Strategic Priorities encourage continued Community Investment to enhance growth, development, and quality of life for our citizens and call for “Continued implementation of the Town’s Housing Now! initiative program with a focus on the missing middle”; and
WHEREAS, in 2018, the Town of Mammoth Lakes purchased a 25-acre centrally located vacant property at 1730 Tavern Road, named “the Parcel”, for the purpose of developing workforce housing; and
WHEREAS, the 2021 Town of Mammoth Lakes Parcel Master Plan states that: “All housing units within the development shall be deed-restricted affordable housing for individuals and households working in the region”; and
WHEREAS, the 2021 Town of Mammoth Lakes Parcel Master plan states that: “At least 85 percent of all affordable units within the development shall be rental units deedrestricted for individuals and households earning up to 120% of the Mono County area median income.”; and
WHEREAS, on May 20, 2026 the Town Council authorized the Town Manager to sign the Mammoth Unified School District (MUSD) and Town of Mammoth Lakes Letter of Intent and Offer to Negotiate Exchange of Properties that contemplates exchanging approximately 2 acres at the Parcel that Town owns, and which MUSD desires to develop with middle-income workforce employee housing, for other land owned by MUSD; and WHEREAS, recognizing the community need, strategic priorities, and Parcel Master Plan objectives, the Mammoth Lakes Town Council now desires to develop the remainder of the Parcel with middle-income housing; and
WHEREAS, through the adoption of updated housing policy statements, it is the Mammoth Lakes Town Council's intent to articulate the approaches the Town will take to realize its vision, achieve its housing goal, and address housing, the most critical issue facing the Mammoth Lakes community.

Resolution No. 26-

NOW, THEREFORE, BE RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF MAMMOTH LAKES:

1. Middle-Income Housing IS Infrastructure: Deed-restricted middle-income housing is critical public infrastructure in Mammoth Lakes.

2. Middle-Income Rental Housing is: Rental housing affordable to local workforce renter households earning between 80 percent and 120 percent of area median income.

3. Middle-Income For-Sale Housing is: For-sale housing affordable to local workforce homeowner households earning between 80 and 200 percent of area median income.

4. Middle-Income Housing Priority: The Town will prioritize creating middle-income housing under the Housing Now! Initiative at properties within the Town as opportunities arise.

5. Housing Partners: The Town will partner with other public agencies and utilize public/private partnerships to increase the supply of middle-income homes.

6. Proactive Effort: The Town will foster a proactive and solution-oriented environment to create middle-income homes for the local workforce.

7. Leverage Financial Strength: The Town will take an entrepreneurial approach and use its financial strength and acumen to increase the deed-restricted middle-income housing inventory.

8. Funding Creates Housing: The Town will continue to pursue a strategy of dedicated, consistent, and reliable sources of funding under the Housing Now! initiative to support the Town's middle-income housing efforts.

9. Community Equity: The Town ensures opportunity and access to the Town's housing middle-income housing programs through a clear, equitable, and easy to administer process for housing selection.

10. Local Workforce Preference: Preference to rent or own deed-restricted middleincome homes controlled by the Town will be granted to local workers and business operators located within Mono County.

11. Range of Options: The Town will pursue housing solutions that provide for the diverse housing needs of the middle-income Mammoth Lakes community, including both rental and homeownership units for a variety of middle-income households.

12. Funding is Policy: The Mammoth Lakes Town Council will prioritize funding middleincome housing opportunities and solutions, because deed-restricted middle-income homes are an investment in the greater Mammoth Lakes community.

13. Preserving Affordability: The Town will make every effort to ensure no net loss of deedrestricted middle-income units.

Resolution No. 26-

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of July 2026. ________________________
AMANDA RICE, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________
JAMIE GRAY, Town Clerk

1 RESOLUTION NO. 26-

RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF MAMMOTH LAKES,

STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING MIDDLE-INCOME HOUSING POLICY

STATEMENTS
WHEREAS, the Town of Mammoth Lakes' General Plan community vision emphasizes the provision of “Adequate and appropriate housing that residents and workers can afford”;
WHEREAS, the 2026 Eastern Sierra Regional Housing Study found that: “..the largest housing need cohort in the Town [of Mammoth Lakes] now falls into the moderate, and above-moderate, income categories, earning 80 percent to 150 percent of AMI [Area Median Income]”; and
WHEREAS, the 2026 Mammoth Lakes Town Council Strategic Priorities encourage continued Community Investment to enhance growth, development, and quality of life for our citizens and call for “Continued implementation of the Town’s Housing Now! initiative program with a focus on the missing middle”; and
WHEREAS, in 2018, the Town of Mammoth Lakes purchased a 25-acre centrally located vacant property at 1730 Tavern Road, named “the Parcel”, for the purpose of developing workforce housing; and
WHEREAS, the 2021 Town of Mammoth Lakes Parcel Master Plan states that: “All housing units within the development shall be deed-restricted affordable housing for individuals and households working in the region”; and
WHEREAS, the 2021 Town of Mammoth Lakes Parcel Master plan states that: “At least 85 percent of all affordable units within the development shall be rental units deedrestricted for individuals and households earning up to 120% of the Mono County area median income.”; and
WHEREAS, on May 20, 2026 the Town Council authorized the Town Manager to sign the Mammoth Unified School District (MUSD) and Town of Mammoth Lakes Letter of Intent and Offer to Negotiate Exchange of Properties that contemplates exchanging approximately 2 acres at the Parcel that Town owns, and which MUSD desires to develop with middle-income workforce employee housing, for other land owned by MUSD; and WHEREAS, recognizing the community need, strategic priorities, and Parcel Master Plan objectives, the Mammoth Lakes Town Council now desires to develop the remainder of the Parcel with middle-income housing; and
WHEREAS, through the adoption of updated housing policy statements, it is the Mammoth Lakes Town Council's intent to articulate the approaches the Town will take to realize its vision, achieve its housing goal, and address housing, the most critical issue facing the Mammoth Lakes community;

2 NOW, THEREFORE, BE RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF MAMMOTH LAKES:

1. Middle-Income Housing IS Infrastructure: Deed-restricted middle-income housing is critical public infrastructure in Mammoth Lakes.

2. Middle-Income Rental Housing is: Rental housing affordable to local workforce renter households earning between 80 percent and 120 percent of area median income.

3. Middle-Income For-Sale Housing is: For-sale housing affordable to local workforce homeowner households earning between 80 and 200 percent of area median income.

4. Middle-Income Housing Priority: The Town will prioritize creating middle-income housing under the Housing Now! Initiative at the Parcel, and at other properties within the Town as opportunities arise.

5. Housing Partners: The Town will partner with other public agencies and utilize public/private partnerships to increase the supply of middle-income homes.

6. Proactive Effort: The Town will foster a proactive and solution-oriented environment to create middle-income homes for the local workforce.

7. Leverage Financial Strength: The Town will take an entrepreneurial approach and use its financial strength and acumen to increase the deed-restricted middle-income housing inventory.

8. Funding Creates Housing: The Town will continue to pursue a strategy of dedicated, consistent, and reliable sources of funding under the Housing Now! initiative to support the Town's middle-income housing efforts.

9. Community Equity: The Town ensures opportunity and access to the Town's housing middle-income housing programs through a clear, equitable, and easy to administer process for housing selection.

10. Local Businesses Workforce Preference: Preference to rent or own deed-restricted middle-income homes controlled by the Town will be granted to local workersemployees and operators of businesses operators located within Mono County to the extent allowed by law.

11. Range of Options: The Town will pursue housing solutions that provide for the diverse housing needs of the middle-income Mammoth Lakes community, including both rental and homeownership units for a variety of middle-income households.

12. Funding is Policy: The Mammoth Lakes Town Council will prioritize funding middleincome housing opportunities and solutions, because deed-restricted middle-income homes are an investment in the greater Mammoth Lakes community.

12.13.Preserving Affordability: The Town will make every effort to ensure no net loss of deedrestricted middle-income units.

3 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of , 2026.
________________________
AMANDA RICE, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________
JAMIE GRAY, Town Clerk

Mammoth Lakes Town Council
Agenda Action Sheet
Title: Update and Approval to Continue Airport office Emergency Contract Work Council Meeting Date: 7/15/2026
Prepared by: Soibian Spring, Airport Manager
Recommended Motion: Approve findings to continue the authorized emergency contracts for installation of air conditioning, electrical system improvements and plumbing work to facilitate CalFIRE’s lease of the mobile home between the Terminal and the Fixed-Base Operator (FBO) buildings at Mammoth Yosemite Airport.

Summary: By prioritizing Facility Optimization of Mammoth Yosemite Airport, staff are providing crew quarters for a CalFIRE Engine Crew. This new CalFIRE station will be in the mobile home structure for three years, with the intention of occupying a purpose-built structure on the airfield in the future. On June 03, 2026, the Council adopted Resolution 26-31 authorizing the emergency awarding of contracts to complete the upfit of the current Airport staff headquarters in time for fire season. This project includes providing adequate plumbing, electrical and HVAC utilities in the CalFIRE unit and working facilities for the Airport staff.

CalFIRE now occupies the former Airport Administrative quarters. In addition to the upgrades made by contractors and airport crew, CalFIRE has installed state signage, radio, internet and telephone infrastructure. They will continue to upfit the structure to suit the needs of the fire crews as needed. Airport staff and contractors are now commencing the site work required to support the temporary office trailer that will house Airport staff, once it is no longer being used for the Civic Center project. The need for the work authorized by Resolution 21-31 continues to be necessary.

A copy of the resolution is attached here for reference, as well as the CalFIRE press release for the new Mammoth Lakes Station.

RESOLUTION 26- 31

A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF MAMMOTH

LAKES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, FINDING THAT EMERGENCY

CIRCUMSTANCES JUSTIFY AWARDING CONTRACTS FOR

INSTALLATION OF AIR CONDITIOING, A NEW OFFICE TRAILER, AND

NECESSARY UTILITY CONNECTIONS
WHEREAS, California law generally requires the Town to award contracts for public projects" in excess of $5, 000 to the lowest bidder after the completion of a competitive bidding process; and
WHEREAS, Public Contract Code Section 20168 provides that in case of emergency the Town Council may pass a resolution by a four -fifths vote declaring that the public interest and necessity demand the immediate expenditure of Town funds to safeguard life, health, or property, and that if such a resolution is adopted the Town may expend any sum required in the emergency without complying with competitive bidding requirements; and
WHEREAS, Public Contract Code Section 22050 authorizes the Town Council, with a four -fifths vote, to " repair or replace a public facility, take any directly related and immediate action required by that emergency, and procure the necessary equipment, services, and supplies for those purposes, without giving notice for bids to let contracts" if the Town Council finds, based upon substantial evidence, that the emergency will not permit a delay resulting from a competitive solicitation for bids, and that the action is necessary to respond to the emergency; and
WHEREAS, the existing office space at the Mammoth Yosemite Airport does not meet health and safety requirements for 24- hour Ca1FIRE staffing; and WHEREAS, the lease with Ca1FIRE begins June 1st, 2026 and necessitates hasty procurement of a new, temporary office space for airport staff; and WHEREAS, the Town Council finds that due to the rapid development of the agreement with Ca1FIRE and shortened timeline for procuring and installing necessary office components and pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 20168 the public interest and necessity demand the immediate expenditure of public money to safeguard life, health, safety, and property in the Town of Mammoth Lakes; and WHEREAS, the Town Council finds that based on substantial evidence, including without limitation the staff report presented to the Town Council on June 3, 2026, pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 22050, the emergency will not permit a delay resulting from a competitive solicitation for bids, and that responding to the emergency requires repair of public facilities and infrastructure, other directly related and immediate actions, and procurement ofthe necessary equipment, services, and supplies for those purposes, without a competitive bidding process.

Resolution No. 26- 31

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council ofthe Town of Mammoth Lakes as follows:

Section 1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein by reference.

Section 2. The Town Council hereby directs and authorizes the Town Manager, Airport Manager, and Public Works Director to contract for procuring and installing necessary office components and appurtenant fixtures, to take any directly related action, and to procure the necessary equipment, services, and supplies for the repairs, without a competitive bidding process.

Section 3. Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 22050, the Town Council shall review the emergency action authorized by this resolution at its next regular meeting and at each regular meeting thereafter until the emergency installation work is complete, to determine, by a four -fifths vote, that there is a need to continue the action.

Section 4. The Town Clerk shall certify as to the adoption of this resolution.

APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of June 2026.

OV&
A NDA RICE, Mayor
ATTEST:

J IE GRAY, T n Clerk

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF MONO ) ss.

TOWN OF MAMMOTH LAKES)
I, JAMIE GRAY, Town Clerk of the Town of Mammoth Lakes, DO HEREBY CERTIFY under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of Resolution No. 26- 31 adopted by the Town Council of the Town of Mammoth Lakes, California, at a meeting thereof held on the 3rd day of June 2026, by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmembers Bubser and Sauser, Mayor Pro Tern Truax, and Mayor Rice
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Wentworth
ABSTAIN: None
DISQUALIFICATION: None
J E GRAY, TowIlerk

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CAL FIRE EXPANDS EASTERN SIERRA WILDFIRE RESPONSE WITH NEW FIRE STATION MAMMOTH LAKES, CA – The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is proud to announce the opening of a new fire station at Mammoth Lakes Airport, strengthening wildfire response capabilities throughout Inyo and Mono Counties and reinforcing the Department's long-standing commitment to protecting the Eastern Sierra.

The new station will serve as a strategic hub for personnel and equipment responsible for protecting over 606,683 acres of State Responsibility Area (SRA) across Inyo and Mono Counties. Positioned in the heart of the Eastern Sierra, the facility will reduce response times to wildfires while enhancing coordination with local, state, and federal partners.

The opening of the station represents the next chapter in CAL FIRE's history within the Owens Valley. For more than 6 decades, CAL FIRE has maintained a presence in the region dedicated to protecting communities, watersheds, and natural landscapes throughout the Eastern Sierra. "The Eastern Sierra presents unique wildfire challenges due to its vast geography, diverse fuel types, and increasing wildfire activity," said Assistant Chief Arnold Ramirez. "This new station allows CAL FIRE to strategically position resources closer to the communities and landscapes we protect while strengthening our partnership with Mammoth Lakes Airport, the Town of Mammoth Lakes, and our local, state, and federal partners."
The establishment of the station reflects continued investment in wildfire preparedness across the Eastern Sierra and CAL FIRE's mission to serve and safeguard the people and protect the property and natural resources of California.

CAL FIRE extends its appreciation to Mammoth Lakes Airport, the Town of Mammoth Lakes, Mono County, Inyo County, and partner agencies whose collaboration helped make this project possible. # # #
CONTACT: Public Information Officer
(909) 881-6949
RELEASE DATE:
7/6/2026

CAL FIRE NEWS RELEASE
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
San Bernardino – Inyo - Mono Unit

TOWN COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Title: Ordinance to Renew Town’s Military Equipment Use Policy Meeting Date: July 15, 2026
Prepared by: Daniel Casabian, Chief of Police
RECOMMENDATION:

Waive the reading and introduce by title only the ordinance renewing the Town’s Military Equipment Use Policy pursuant to Government Code Section 7071 (AB 48).

BACKGROUND:

On September 30, 2021, the Governor of the State of California approved Assembly Bill 481 requiring law enforcement agencies to obtain approval from the applicable governing body (Town Council) to use any equipment defined as military equipment by AB 481 by adopting a military equipment use policy. AB 481 declares the public has a right to know about any funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment as well as a right to participate in the decision to fund, acquire, or use such equipment. The Mammoth Lakes Police Department (MLPD) is committed to adopting internal processes related to the funding, acquisition, and use of defined military equipment as codified by Government Code sections § 7070, § 7071, and § 7072, which can be found here:
https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displayText.xhtml?lawCode=GOV&divisio n=7.&title=1.&part=&chapter=12.8.&article=
AB 481 outlines fifteen categories of equipment that is defined as “military equipment,” ranging from remote piloted drone or robotic equipment to simunition firearms used only for training purposes. Of these fifteen categories of equipment, the Mammoth Lakes Police Department acquires and has available for use three of the fifteen categories of equipment – two of the three categories of equipment are primarily or solely used for wildlife diversion (Pepperball Launcher and Munitions, Bean-Bag Shotguns and Rounds plus Rubber Slugs, 40mm less lethal launchers and munitions). MLPD would like to decommission the existing pepperball launchers and purchase newer models. The third category of equipment the Department has is an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), commonly known as a drone.

MLPD would like to replace this outdated model with a new drone.

ATTACHMENTS:

Ordinance 2026 Military Equipment
Annual Report of Military Equipment Use and Inventory 2026 MLPD UAV Program Update PowerPoint
DJI Matrice 4TD Drone Package Quote
Pepperball Launcher and Munitions Quote
MLPD Military Equipment Policy 706

ORDINANCE 2026-

AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF MAMMOTH LAKES, COUNTY OF MONO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, RENEWING THE TOWN’S MILITARY

EQUIPMENT USE POLICY PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 7071 (AB 481)
WHEREAS, Assembly Bill 481 enacted Government Code Sections 7070-7073, establishing certain requirements pertaining to the acquisition and use of “military equipment” by California law enforcement agencies; and
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 7070 defines “military equipment” as consisting of 15 categories of items, most of which the Mammoth Lakes Police Department does not have, has never had, and is not likely to have in the foreseeable future (such as tracked armored vehicles or armed aircraft); and
WHEREAS, the Mammoth Lakes Police Department does have an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), commonly known as a drone, pepperball launcher and munitions, beanbag shotguns and rounds plus rubber slugs, and 40mm less lethal launchers and munitions, used primarily for non-lethal wildlife diversion, which are defined as “military equipment” under Government Code Section 7070; and
WHEREAS, the Mammoth Lakes Police Department seeks to purchase three new Pepperball Launchers to replace the current, outdated inventory, which is defined as “military equipment” under Government Code Section 7070; and WHEREAS, the Mammoth Lakes Police Department seeks to purchase a new UAV with grant funds, which is defined as “military equipment” under Government Code Section 7070; and
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 7071 requires the Town Council to adopt by ordinance a “military equipment use policy” in order for the Mammoth Lakes Police Department to, among other things, use its existing “military equipment”, acquire new “military equipment” (including replacements for expired or worn out existing equipment), or collaborating with any other law enforcement agency (such as an agency with a mutual aid agreement with the Mammoth Lakes Police Department) that might use “military equipment” in Mammoth Lakes; and
WHEREAS, a military equipment use policy has been available on the Mammoth Lakes Police Department’s website prior to the reading of this ordinance, pursuant to Government Code Section 7071(b); and
WHEREAS, the Town Council held a public hearing in connection with the adoption of this ordinance and considered this ordinance at an open session at a regular Town Council meeting and provided for public comment in accordance with Government Code Section 54950 et seq, pursuant to Government Code Section 7071(c).

Ordinance No. 26-

The Town Council of the Town of Mammoth Lakes Does Ordain as Follows:

Section 1. The recitals above are incorporated herein.

Section 2. Pursuant to California Government Code Section 7071(d), the Town Council finds and determines as follows, with respect to Policy 706 – Military Equipment Funding, Acquisition, and Use Policy attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and incorporated herein by reference (“the Policy”):
(A) The military equipment listed in the table in the Policy is necessary because there is no reasonable alternative that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety.
(B) The Policy will safeguard the public’s welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil liberties. (C) When and if replacement items are purchased for the items of military equipment listed in the table in the Policy, the equipment is reasonably cost effective compared to available alternatives that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety.
(D) Prior use by the Mammoth Lakes Police Department of items now classified as “military equipment” by Government Code Section 7070 complied with the military equipment use policy that was in effect at the time.

Section 3. The Town Council’s previous adoption of the Policy, including the table attached thereto, is hereby renewed. The Policy, as it may be amended from time to time, shall be made available on the Mammoth Lakes Police Department’s website for as long as the Mammoth Lakes Police Department has any military equipment available for use.

Section 4. The Town Council’s previous ordinance authorizing the use of “military equipment” is hereby renewed. Pursuant to Government Code Section 7071(e), Town staff are directed to bring this ordinance to the Town Council for review “at least annually” so that the Town Council may vote on whether to renew the ordinance and determine whether each type of military equipment has complied with the standards of approval set forth herein and in Government Code Section 7071(d).

Section 5. Mammoth Lakes Police Department staff are directed to submit to the Town Council an annual military equipment report for each type of military equipment approved by the Town Council, and to make each report available on the Mammoth Lakes Police Department website for as long as military equipment is available for use. Each report contains the information required by Government Code Section 7072(a). Mammoth Lakes Police Department staff are further directed to hold an annual community engagement meeting pursuant to Government Code Section 7072(b), within 30 days of submitting and releasing the annual military equipment report.

Section 6. If any provision of this ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications, and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are declared to be severable.

Ordinance No. 26-

Section 7. The Town Clerk is hereby directed to publish this ordinance or a summary thereof in accordance with the law.

The foregoing ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the Mammoth Lakes Town Council held on the 15th day of July 2026 and discussed with a public hearing and adopted at a regular meeting of the Mammoth Lakes Town Council on the 5 th day of August
2026.
__________________________
AMANDA RICE, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________
JAMIE GRAY, Town Clerk

MLPD Military Equipment Use
Annual Update 2026
Assembly Bill 481 enacted Government Code Sections 7070-7073, establishing certain requirements pertaining to the acquisition and use of “military equipment” by California law enforcement agencies. This code defines “military equipment” as consisting of 15 categories of items, most of which the Mammoth Lakes Police Department (MLPD) does not have, has never had, and is not likely to have in the foreseeable future (such as tracked armored vehicles or armed aircraft).

The Mammoth Lakes Police Department owns Pepperball launchers and munitions, beanbag shotguns and rounds, beanbag shotguns and rounds plus rubber slugs, and 40mm less lethal launchers and munitions, used primarily for non-lethal wildlife diversion which are defined as “military equipment” under Code Section 7070. The department responded to 125 bearrelated calls for service from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. Wildlife diversion tactics are used in these calls to condition bears away from problem areas such as campgrounds and residences where they have become accustomed to gaining an easy meal. The department plans to purchase three new Pepperball Launchers to replace the current, outdated inventory.

In May of 2026, the department acquired six Defense Technology 40mm less lethal projectile launchers, also known as kinetic energy weapons, including accessories and munitions. 40mm launchers are utilized by department personnel as a tool to deploy less lethal, impact sponge munitions. Kinetic energy weapons and munitions may be used as an option to de-escalate potentially dangerous or deadly situations. The launchers have not been used on any incidents to date. They also replaced the department’s existing less lethal shotguns.

MLPD currently has one Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), commonly known as a drone. The drone was deployed 9 times from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, for mapping illegal campfires using infrared software, in addition to assisting with several suspicious fire investigation cases.

The department plans to purchase a new drone, the DJI Matrice 4TD, to replace the current antiquated model. The cost of this drone will be offset by the Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP). This grant provides funding to enhance regional preparedness, critical infrastructure protection, information sharing, and emergency response capabilities.

As of June 30, 2026, MLPD has received no complaints or concerns regarding our use of military equipment. Additionally, the department has had no internal audits or violations of the military equipment use policy.

The total annual cost for each type of military equipment is detailed on the graph below. Funds to purchase Pepperball launchers plus munitions, shotgun bean-bag rounds, rubber slug rounds, and the 40mm launcher with munitions are allocated from the Town of Mammoth Lakes Annual Budget under the Mammoth Lakes Police Department’s Firearms account. Annual maintenance on Pepperball launchers, bean-bag shotguns, 40mm launchers, and the UAV are covered by the Contractual Services account. The quantity possessed and the quantity sought for each type of military equipment in the next year is also detailed on the graph below.

AB481 Military Equipment Inventory 2026

DESCRIPTION
(Military Item Per AB 481)

QUANTITY
(Sought or
Possessed)

CAPABILITIES EXPECTED

LIFESPAN

PRODUCT

DESCRIPTION
(MANUFACTURER)

PURPOSE
(AUTHORIZED USE)
FISCAL
IMPACT
(INITIAL & YEARLY)
LEGAL
RULES

TRAINING
(REQUIREMENTS)

COMPLIANCE
(OVERSIGHT)

COMPLAINT

PROCEDURE
Pepperball Launcher
Decommission
this
Model
Existing: 2 (one
inoperable in
2025)
Less Lethal Force
Option
0 Years Pepperball Inc. Less Lethal Force
Compliance
Wildlife Diversion
Initial: N/A
Yearly: N/A
(Maintenance)
835a PC &
Federal and State
Case Law
California Peace
Officers Standards &
Training
Certified Less Lethal
Instructor led Training
Use of Force Review,
Internal Affairs
Investigation -
Policy 1010
MLPD Policy 1010
Pepperball Launcher
Decommission
this
Model
Existing: 0
Sought 3
Less Lethal Force
Option
5-8 Years Pepperball Inc. Less Lethal Force
Compliance
Wildlife Diversion
Initial: 3411.26
Yearly: N/A
(Maintenance)
835a PC &
Federal and State
Case Law
California Peace
Officers Standards &
Training
Certified Less Lethal
Instructor led Training
Use of Force Review,
Internal Affairs
Investigation -
Policy 1010
MLPD Policy 1010
Pepperball Munitions Existing: 0
Sought: 3750
(3000 inert and
750 live
Less Lethal Force
Option
3 Years Pepperball Inc. Less Lethal Force
Compliance
Wildlife Diversion
Initial: $4299.88
(Re-Stock)
Yearly: N/A
835a PC &
Federal and State
Case Law
California Peace
Officers Standards &
Training
Certified Less Lethal
Instructor led Training
Use of Force Review,
Internal Affairs
Investigation -
Policy 1010
MLPD Policy 1010
Bean-Bag Shotguns Existing: 4 Less Lethal Force
Option
30,000
Rounds
Remington Less Lethal force
Compliance
Wildlife Diversion
Initial: N/A
Yearly: $250
Maintenance
835a PC &
Federal and State
Case Law
California Peace
Officers Standards &
Training
Certified Less Lethal
Instructor led Training
Use of Force Review,
Internal Affairs
Investigation -
Policy 1010
MLPD Policy 1010
Shotgun Bean-Bag
Round
Existing: 40
Sought: 0
Less Lethal Force
Option
5 Years Defense
Technology
Corporation
Less Lethal Force
Compliance
Wildlife Diversion
Initial: N/A
Yearly: N/A
835a PC &
Federal and State
Case Law
California Peace
Officers Standards &
Training
Certified Less Lethal
Instructor led Training
Use of Force Review,
Internal Affairs
Investigation -
Policy 1010
MLPD Policy 1010
Rubber Slugs
Round
Existing: 195
Sought: 0
Less Lethal Force
Option
5 Years Lightfield Less Lethal Force
Compliance
Wildlife Diversion
Initial: N/A
Yearly: N/A
835a PC &
Federal and State
Case Law
California Peace
Officers Standards &
Training
Certified Less Lethal
Instructor led Training
Use of Force Review,
Internal Affairs
Investigation -
Policy 1010
MLPD Policy 1010
DJI Matrice 30T
(Drone)
Decommission
this Model
Existing: 1 Drone – Remote
Piloted
0 Years DJI Technologies Enhance MLPD’s
Mission of
Protection of Lives
and Property
Initial: N/A
Yearly: N/A
Federal Aviation
Administration
Regulations
Initial Pilot Training and
Routine In-House
Training
Team Supervisor
Oversight / Monthly
Reporting to Federal
Aviation Administration
MLPD Policy 1010
DJI Matrice 4TD
(Drone and Accessories)
Existing: 0
Sought: 1
Drone – Remote
Piloted
4 - 5 Years DJI Technologies Enhance MLPD’s
Mission of
Protection of Lives
and Property
Initial: $17,066
Yearly: $1500
(Registration and
Maintenance)
Federal Aviation
Administration
Regulations
Initial Pilot Training and
Routine In-House
Training
Team Supervisor
Oversight / Monthly
Reporting to Federal
Aviation Administration
MLPD Policy 1010

DESCRIPTION
(Military Item Per AB 481)

QUANTITY
(Sought or
possessed)

CAPABILITIES EXPECTED

LIFESPAN

PRODUCT

DESCRIPTION
(MANUFACTURER)

PURPOSE
(AUTHORIZED USE)
FISCAL
IMPACT
(INITIAL & YEARLY)

LEGAL RULES TRAINING
(REQUIREMENTS)

COMPLIANCE
(OVERSIGHT)

COMPLAINT

PROCEDURE
40mm Less Lethal
Launcher w/Folding Stock
Conversion Kit & Rogers
Super-Stock Caddy
Existing: 6
Sought: 0
Less Lethal Force
Option
10 Years Defense
Technology
Less Lethal Force
Compliance
Wildlife Diversion
Initial: N/A
Yearly: N/A
835a PC &
Federal and State
Case Law
California Peace
Officers Standards &
Training
Certified Less Lethal
Instructor led Training
Use of Force Review,
Internal Affairs
Investigation -
Policy 1010
MLPD Policy 1010
40mm Smokeless Powder
Exact Impact Sponge
Round #6325
Existing: 30
Sought: 50
Less Lethal Force
Option
5 Years Defense
Technology
Less Lethal Force
Compliance
Wildlife Diversion
Initial: $1494
Yearly: N/A
835a PC &
Federal and State
Case Law
California Peace
Officers Standards &
Training
Certified Less Lethal
Instructor led Training
Use of Force Review,
Internal Affairs
Investigation -
Policy 1010
MLPD Policy 1010
40mm Extended Range
Sponge Round #6325LE
Existing: 6
Sought: 0
Less Lethal Force
Option
5 Years Defense
Technology
Less Lethal Force
Compliance
Wildlife Diversion
Initial: N/A
Yearly: N/A
835a PC &
Federal and State
Case Law
California Peace
Officers Standards &
Training
Certified Less Lethal
Instructor led Training
Use of Force Review,
Internal Affairs
Investigation -
Policy 1010
MLPD Policy 1010
Exact Impact 40mm
Reloadable 24-shot
Training Kit
Existing: 0
Sought: 2
Training for Less
Lethal Force Option
5 Years Defense
Technology
Training for New
Employees FY2026-
2027
Wildlife Diversion
Initial: $810
Yearly: N/A
835a PC &
Federal and State
Case Law
California Peace
Officers Standards &
Training
Certified Less Lethal
Instructor led Training
Use of Force Review,
Internal Affairs
Investigation -
Policy 1010
MLPD Policy 1010
Direct Impact LE Extended
Range 40mm Reloadable
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Mammoth Lakes Police Department
UAV Program Update
Town Council Presentation

PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Why MLPD started a UAV program
MLPD UAV Program | Town of Mammoth Lakes
MLPD launched the UAV program in 2022 with the purchase of a DJI M30T. The goal was practical public-safety
capability: faster situational awareness, safer operations, and better coverage in Mammoth Lakes’ mountain
environment.
2022
Program launched
with DJI M30T
4 yrs
Expected
platform lifecycle
2026
Replacement point
to avoid a gap
Continuity matters: a grounded aircraft cannot
support a missing person, wildfire, or critical
incident.

CURRENT PLATFORM
Current platform: DJI M30T
MLPD UAV Program | Town of Mammoth Lakes
The M30T gave MLPD a compact, rapidly deployable aircraft with the sensor package needed for public safety work: zoom, thermal imaging, and laser range finding.
41 min
max flight time
IP55
dust / water resistance
640×512
thermal resolution
-4°–122°F
operating temp range
48 MP
zoom camera
1,200 m
laser rangefinder
Why replace
now?
At the four-year mark, battery health, parts support, serviceability, and field reliability become the risk—not the mission need.

FUNDING STRATEGY
HSGP grant funding
MLPD UAV Program | Town of Mammoth Lakes
The Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) is a risk-based preparedness grant administered by DHS/FEMA and, in California, managed through CalOES. It supports eligible public-safety equipment that strengthens local readiness and response.

DHS / FEMA
Federal preparedness
grant funding
→
CalOES
State administration
and grant management
→
Local review
Project review and
local coordination
→
MLPD
Eligible public safety
equipment purchase
Grant impact
The grant allows MLPD to replace an aging UAV capability without asking the Town to absorb the full cost through discretionary funds. It converts a replacement need into a funded preparedness investment.

OPERATIONAL VALUE
Wildfire prevention use case
MLPD UAV Program | Town of Mammoth Lakes
Examples from MLPD wildfire prevention missions: identifying fire pits, locating unattended hazards, and providing aerial scene assessment.

Detect unattended or illegal fire pits
Locate hazards before they become larger calls for service.

Assess smoke and outdoor burning reports
Provide a safe overhead view before committing personnel into terrain.

Support enforcement and education
Document problem areas and help guide prevention-focused contact.

Improve deployment of ground resources
Give responding (MLFD, USFS) personnel better route and scene information.

Bottom line: the drone helps MLPD identify hazards sooner and make safer, more informed field decisions.

OPERATIONAL VALUE
Wildfire use case – Vista Fire - 2025
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OPERATIONAL VALUE
Snowcreek structure fire – 2023
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OPERATIONAL VALUE
Winter of 2023 use case – disaster response
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OTHER OPERATIONAL USE CASES
Other operational use cases
MLPD UAV Program | Town of Mammoth Lakes
Search & rescue
Rapid overhead search of trails,
campgrounds, neighborhoods,
and rough terrain.

Critical incidents
Scene containment, suspect
location, approach planning, and
improved officer safety.

Disaster assessment
Road closures, storm damage,
flooding, and infrastructure
checks after severe weather.

Public events
Traffic flow, crowd movement,
and emergency access planning
during large community events.

Evidence / scene
documentation
High-level imagery to support
scene understanding and
documentation.

Night / low-light response
Thermal and low-light tools
improve awareness when
visibility is limited.

A UAV does not replace officers—it acts as a force multiplier for faster information and safer decision-making.

PRIVACY AND PUBLIC TRUST
Privacy safeguards
MLPD UAV Program | Town of Mammoth Lakes
A UAV program only works if the public understands its limits. MLPD’s use is tied to legitimate public-safety missions, documented deployments, and strict compliance with department policy.

Mission-specific deployment
Flights are tied to a call, event, training need, or public-safety objective—not generalized monitoring.

Policy-controlled use
Operators follow department policy governing authorization, use, documentation, evidence, and retention.

Lawful purpose standard
Use around homes, yards, or private activity requires a lawful public-safety purpose and appropriate legal authority.

Records and review
Deployments are logged, reviewed, and audited to maintain accountability.

Bottom line: the drone is a response tool with clear safeguards—not a surveillance program.

COMPLIANCE AND STAFFING
Trained pilots and compliant operations
MLPD UAV Program | Town of Mammoth Lakes
2 FAA Part 107 certified pilots
MLPD currently has two FAA Part 107 certified pilots and operates under FAA regulations, MLPD department policy, and mission-based deployment standards.

Before flight
Airspace review, weather
assessment, aircraft condition,
mission objective, and safety
checks.

During flight
Remote Pilot-in-Command
oversight, safe operation, visual
awareness, and mission
discipline.

After flight
Operational logging,
maintenance notes, evidence
handling, and policy
compliance.

Training, policy, and documentation are what make the program reliable and defensible.

PROPOSED REPLACEMENT
Proposed replacement: DJI Matrice 4TD
MLPD UAV Program | Town of Mammoth Lakes
Current: DJI M30T
Proposed: DJI
Matrice 4TD
Category Current M30T Proposed Matrice 4TD
Mission need Maintain current capability Maintain and enhance response capability
Sensor package Visual + thermal +
rangefinder
48 MP multi-camera payload, thermal,
low-light support, rangefinder
Night capability Good current capability Improved night utility with auxiliary light
Program impact Aging platform nearing end of
life
Grant-funded replacement that avoids
a capability gap
Recommendation: Use HSGP funds to replace the aging M30T and preserve uninterrupted UAV response capability.

REQUESTED ACTION
Council takeaway and next steps
MLPD UAV Program | Town of Mammoth Lakes
Requested
action
Authorize acceptance / use of HSGP grant funds and acquisition of the replacement DJI Matrice 4TD system.

Preserve capability
Avoid a gap in MLPD’s UAV
response capability as the
current platform reaches end of
life.

Use outside funding
Leverage HSGP grant funds
instead of relying on the Town to
absorb the full replacement
cost.

Accountable use
Maintain policy-controlled, FAAcompliant operations with trained pilots.

Outcome: no capability gap, stronger reliability, and continued operations with clear privacy safeguards.

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706
Mammoth Lakes Police Department
Mammoth Lakes PD Policy Manual
Military Equipment
706.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The purpose of this policy is to provide guidelines for the approval, acquisition, and reporting requirements of military equipment (Government Code § 7070; Government Code § 7071; Government Code § 7072).
706.1.1 DEFINITIONS
Definitions related to this policy include (Government Code § 7070):

Governing body – The elected or appointed body that oversees the Department.

Military equipment – Includes but is not limited to the following: • Unmanned, remotely piloted, powered aerial or ground vehicles. • Mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) vehicles or armored personnel carriers. • High mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicles (HMMWV), two-and-one-half-ton trucks, five-ton trucks, or wheeled vehicles that have a breaching or entry apparatus attached. • Tracked armored vehicles that provide ballistic protection to their occupants. • Command and control vehicles that are either built or modified to facilitate the operational control and direction of public safety units. • Weaponized aircraft, vessels, or vehicles of any kind. • Battering rams, slugs, and breaching apparatuses that are explosive in nature. This does not include a handheld, one-person ram. • Firearms and ammunition of_.50 caliber or greater, excluding standard-issue shotguns and standard-issue shotgun ammunition. • Specialized firearms and ammunition of less than_.50 caliber, including firearms and accessories identified as assault weapons in Penal Code § 30510 and Penal Code § 30515, with the exception of standard-issue firearms. • Any firearm or firearm accessory that is designed to launch explosive projectiles. • Noise-flash diversionary devices and explosive breaching tools. • Munitions containing tear gas or OC, excluding standard, service-issued handheld pepper spray. • Area denial electroshock devices, microwave weapons, water cannons, long-range acoustic devices (LRADs), acoustic hailing devices, and sound cannons. • Kinetic energy weapons and munitions. • Any other equipment as determined by a governing body or a state agency to require additional oversight.

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706.2 POLICY
It is the policy of the Mammoth Lakes Police Department that members of this department comply with the provisions of Government Code § 7071 with respect to military equipment. 706.3 MILITARY EQUIPMENT COORDINATOR
The Chief of Police shall designate a member of this department to act as the military equipment coordinator. The responsibilities of the military equipment coordinator include but are not limited to:
(a) Acting as liaison to the governing body for matters related to the requirements of this policy.
(b) Identifying department equipment that qualifies as military equipment in the current possession of the Department, or the equipment the Department intends to acquire that requires approval by the governing body.
(c) Conducting an inventory of all military equipment at least annually. (d) Collaborating with any allied agency that may use military equipment within the jurisdiction of Mammoth Lakes Police Department (Government Code § 7071). (e) Preparing for, scheduling, and coordinating the annual community engagement meeting to include:

1. Publicizing the details of the meeting.

2. Preparing for public questions regarding the department's funding, acquisition, and use of equipment.
(f) Preparing the annual military equipment report for submission to the Chief of Police and ensuring that the report is made available on the department website (Government Code § 7072).
(g) Establishing the procedure for a person to register a complaint or concern, or how that person may submit a question about the use of a type of military equipment, and how the Department will respond in a timely manner.
706.4 MILITARY EQUIPMENT INVENTORY
The following constitutes a list of qualifying equipment for the Department:

See attachment: MLPD AB 481 equipment list.pdf
The Department shall not obtain any military equipment other than direct replacements for items in the attached list without obtaining specific authorization from the Town Council for the acquisition of such items
706.5 APPROVAL
The Chief of Police or the authorized designee shall obtain approval from the governing body by way of an ordinance adopting the military equipment policy. As part of the approval process, the Chief of Police or the authorized designee shall ensure the proposed military equipment policy is submitted to the governing body and is available on the department website at least 30 days prior to any public hearing concerning the military equipment at issue (Government Code § 7071). The Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2026/03/18, All Rights Reserved.

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military equipment policy must be approved by the governing body prior to engaging in any of the following (Government Code § 7071):
(a) Requesting military equipment made available pursuant to 10 USC § 2576a. (b) Seeking funds for military equipment, including but not limited to applying for a grant, soliciting or accepting private, local, state, or federal funds, in-kind donations, or other donations or transfers.
(c) Acquiring military equipment either permanently or temporarily, including by borrowing or leasing.
(d) Collaborating with another law enforcement agency in the deployment or other use of military equipment within the jurisdiction of this department. (e) Using any new or existing military equipment for a purpose, in a manner, or by a person not previously approved by the governing body.
(f) Soliciting or responding to a proposal for, or entering into an agreement with, any other person or entity to seek funds for, apply to receive, acquire, use, or collaborate in the use of military equipment.
(g) Acquiring military equipment through any means not provided above. 706.6 COORDINATION WITH OTHER JURISDICTIONS
Military equipment should not be used by any other law enforcement agency or member in this jurisdiction unless the military equipment is approved for use in accordance with this policy. 706.7 ANNUAL REPORT
Upon approval of a military equipment policy, the Chief of Police or the authorized designee shall submit a military equipment report to the governing body for each type of military equipment approved within one year of approval, and annually thereafter for as long as the military equipment is available for use (Government Code § 7072).

The Chief of Police or the authorized designee shall also make each annual military equipment report publicly available on the department website for as long as the military equipment is available for use. The report shall include all information required by Government Code § 7072 for the preceding calendar year for each type of military equipment in department inventory. 706.8 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Within 30 days of submitting and publicly releasing the annual report, the Department shall hold at least one well-publicized and conveniently located community engagement meeting, at which the Department shall discuss the report and respond to public questions regarding the funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment.

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Agenda Item ________
File No. ____________

AGENDA BILL
Subject: Councilmember Reports
Initiated by: Jamie Gray
______________________________________________________________________ BACKGROUND:

Each member of the Town Council is appointed to serve as a Town representative to a number of committees, commissions, and organizations.

These groups meet infrequently and from time to time the representatives will report to the rest of the Council at a regularly scheduled meeting.

In addition, Councilmembers on occasion participate in meetings, conferences and seminars, and their reports on these educational opportunities are of benefit to the rest of the Council.

ANALYSIS/DISCUSSION:

California Government Code requirements pertaining to the open meeting act stipulate that all items for discussion must be listed on the agenda before the matter can be discussed and/or acted upon. To meet this requirement, and the intent of the Brown Act, Councilmember Reports are listed on each agenda to allow representatives to report to the rest of the Council at these meetings.

The following is a list of the commission/committees on which members of the Council serve:

Land Use:

Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) – Sauser, Truax, and Bubser as alternate
Airport Land Use Commission – Rice, Truax, and Bubser as the alternate Mono County Collaborative Planning Team (CPT) – Community and Economic Development Director Nolan Bobroff and Bubser and Truax as alternates Intergovernmental Relations:

Town and County Liaison Committee – Sauser, Rice, and Town Manager and Truax as alternate
Desert Mountain Division of the League of California Cities – Sauser and Town Manager as alternate
Eastern Sierra Council of Governments (ESCOG) – Bubser, Wentworth, and Sauser as alternate
Great Basin Unified Air Pollution Control District – Wentworth and Bubser as alternate

League of California Cities City Voting Delegate – Sauser and the Town Manager as the alternate
California Joint Powers Insurance Authority Board – Truax and Assistant to the Town Manager as alternate
Transportation:

Local Transportation Commission (LTC) – Sauser, Truax, and Town Manager Rob Patterson; Community and Economic Development Director Nolan Bobroff as alternate
Eastern Sierra Transit Authority (ESTA) Board – Bubser and Sauser Local Issues:

Mammoth Lakes Tourism (MLT) Board – Wentworth
Mammoth Lakes Recreation (MLR) Board – Truax
Eastern Sierra Community Housing Board – Rice
Treasury Oversight Committee – Finance Director; Town Manager as alternate Parks and Recreation Master Plan Advisory Committee – Rice; Bubser as the alternate
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS:

According to the California Open Meeting Act, commonly referred to as the Brown Act, the agenda must reflect every matter to be discussed by a governing body.

RECOMMENDATION(S):

This agenda bill is submitted for information only.