Mammoth Lakes City Council
August 5, 2026

Town Council Agenda

Wednesday, August 5, 2026, 4:00 p.m.
437 Old Mammoth Road, Suite Z, Mammoth Lakes
Members of the Town Council:

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. TOWN COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS

5.1 Recognition of Parks Maintenance Worker Juan Prieto for twenty years of service to the Town of Mammoth Lakes.

5.2 Recognition of Human Resources Manager Amanda Pelham for ten years of service to the Town of Mammoth Lakes.

5.3 Recognition of Town Manager Rob Patterson for ten years of service to the Town of Mammoth Lakes.

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

7. CONSENT AGENDA

7.1 Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of July 15, 2026.

7.2 Adopt the resolution authorizing the temporary closure of certain Town roads for special events.

7.3 Update and Request Approval to Continue Airport Emergency Contract Work.

7.4 Approve and authorize the Town Manager to sign the contract with Cisco for a new phone system.

7.5 Accept Check Register 7/16/26 in the amount of $2,065,974.30. Accept Check Register 7/23/26 in the amount of $2,338,507.13.

8. 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.

8.1 Ordinance to Renew Town’s Military Use Policy.

8.2 Hold a public hearing to discuss expenditures and accomplishments of the Town’s 2022 Community Development Block Grant (22-CDBG-HA-10034).

9. POLICY MATTERS

9.1 Consider the ordinance amending Section 2.04.040 of the Town of Mammoth Lakes Municipal Code related to Town Council Salaries.

9.2 Discuss the potential abatement of nonconforming signs.

9.3 Consider authorization of the Professional Services Agreement with Kosmont Companies for the provision of financial advisory services related to the Mammoth Crossing project and the potential revenue sharing component of the project.

9.4 Options for Filling Town Council Vacancy.

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. CLOSED SESSION

12.1 Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, the Town Council will hold a conference with its representatives in regard to property negotiations pertaining to:

Property: 550 Mono Street, Unit C201 / APN 033-165-008-000 Agency Negotiators: Marcus Sproll, Nolan Bobroff, Rob Patterson Negotiating Parties: Town of Mammoth Lakes and Eastern Sierra Community Housing
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment.

13. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION TAKEN AFTER CLOSED SESSION

14. ADJOURNMENT
The Town Council will adjourn to a regular meeting to be held on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

Town Council of Mammoth Lakes
Minutes of Regular Meeting
July 15, 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 4:02 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 437 Old Mammoth Road, Suite Z, Mammoth Lakes.

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
District Representative Valerie Spake from Senator Alvarado-Gil’s Office led the flag salute.

3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
District Representative Valerie Spake from Senator Alvarado-Gil’s Office presented a Resolution from Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil recognizing Access Mammoth Adaptive Sports as Mono County's Nonprofit of the Year.

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

Brianna Goico, Mammoth Lakes Chamber of Commerce President & CEO, gave an update regarding current Chamber events and activities.

Town Council Minutes
July 15, 2026

4. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
Town Manager Rob Patterson announced that there was a need to add the following closed session item:

Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation (Paragraph 1 of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9)
Name of case: Successors to Jesus Uribe Corona v. Mammoth Lakes Police Department (Case No: 25UCM62)
This item will be placed as Closed Session Agenda Item 12.1 on the agenda Moved by Councilmember Bill Sauser
Seconded by Councilmember John Wentworth
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2b2, the Council hereby determines 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:

Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation (Paragraph 1 of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9)
Name of case: Successors to Jesus Uribe Corona v. Mammoth Lakes Police Department (Case No: 25UCM62)
For (5): Councilmember Chris Bubser, Councilmember Bill Sauser, Councilmember John Wentworth, Mayor Pro Tem Brent Truax, and Mayor Amanda Rice
Carried (5 to 0)

5. INTRODUCTIONS

5.1 Introduce new Finance Director Lauren Warrem.

Town Manager Rob Patterson introduced Ms. Warrem to the Council and the community.

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.

Town Council Minutes
July 15, 2026

7. STAFF PRESENTATIONS

7.1 Emergency Management Update.

Town Manager Rob Patterson and Mammoth Lakes Fire Protection District Fire Chief Ales Tomaier outlined the information in the staff report and Emergency Management Update. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Paul McFarland, Mono County Supervisor, thanked the Town for putting time into this effort and the overall increase in capacity in the region. Mr.

McFarland spoke about the length of time recovery takes and the need to work on that piece.

8. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem Truax requested that Agenda Item 8.2 be removed from the consent agenda for separate discussion.

Moved by Councilmember Chris Bubser
Seconded by Councilmember Bill Sauser
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 July 1, 2026.

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

This item was removed from the consent agenda for separate discussion.

Mayor Pro Tem Truax suggested that "current or future" be added to Item 13 of the resolution.

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

Town Council Minutes
July 15, 2026

Adopt the resolution establishing the middle-income housing policy statements, as amended to include "current or future" to #13.

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

8.3 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.

Town Manager Rob Patterson 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 Bill Sauser
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).

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 Sauser attended the Fourth of July Parade, the fireworks at Crowley Lake, and the BBQ at the Public Works Yard.

Mayor Pro Tem Truax attended the BBQ at the Public Works Yard and fireworks at Crowley Lake. He spoke about the number of people we had lost in Town recently.

Town Council Minutes
July 15, 2026

Councilmember Bubser attended the Eastern Sierra Council of Governments (ESCOG) CO-LAB meetings last week. She thanked Mayor Pro Tem Truax for remembering those we had lost. She met with the new Eastern Sierra Transit Authority (ESTA) Executive Director.

Councilmember Wentworth attended the Fourth of July Parade. He spoke about the passing of many community members recently. He attended the ESCOG COLAB meetings last week and the Mammoth Lakes Tourism (MLT) Board meeting.

Councilmember Wentworth announced that he would not be running for reelection.

Mayor Rice attended the Eastern Sierra Community Housing Board meeting.

11. REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Bubser reminded staff to talk with the community members who spoke about mobile home park rent control.

12. CLOSED SESSION

12.1 Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation (Paragraph 1 of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9)
Name of case: Successors to Jesus Uribe Corona v. Mammoth Lakes Police Department (Case No: 25UCM62)
At 5:13 p.m. the Mayor announced that the Council would be entering into closed session for the purposes as stated in the agenda.

The Council reconvened from closed session at 5:32 p.m. and announced that no reportable action was taken.

12. ADJOURNMENT
The Council adjourned the meeting at 5:32 p.m.

Jamie Gray, Town Clerk

Mammoth Lakes Town Council
Agenda Action Sheet
Title: Resolution authorizing the temporary closure of certain Town roads for special events
Council Meeting Date: August 5, 2026
Prepared by: Stuart Brown, Parks and Recreation Director Recommended Motion: Approve the resolution authorizing the Temporary Closure of certain Town Roads for Special Events.

Summary: The Town of Mammoth Lakes assists the community in the implementation of special events that increase visitation to the community and enhance the quality of life for residents.

Staff is recommending the temporary closure of certain Town roads in the North Village area for the Mammoth Gran Fondo on September 12, Mammoth Tuff on September 19, and Mammoth TrailFest from September 24-27, 2026, to enhance event and pedestrian safety and provide for emergency access in and throughout the event.

The Town continues to coordinate with the event organizers, and a Town approved traffic control plan will direct the placement of traffic control equipment for the closure(s). The Public Works Department and Mammoth Lakes Police Department will monitor the traffic within the event area and make any modifications that are deemed necessary for public safety.

RESOLUTION NO. 26-

RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL

OF THE TOWN OF MAMMOTH LAKES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF CERTAIN TOWN ROADS FOR SPECIAL EVENTS WHEREAS, the Town of Mammoth Lakes assists the community in the implementation of special events that increase visitation to the community and enhance the quality of life for residents; and WHEREAS, the Mammoth Gran Fondo, Mammoth Tuff, and Mammoth TrailFest are major events within the community; and
WHEREAS, the temporary closure(s) of certain Town roads in the North Village area will enhance event safety and provide for emergency access in and throughout the event; and WHEREAS, the Town has coordinated with the event organizers and a traffic control plan will direct the placement of traffic control equipment for the closure(s) and permit the event organizer in coordination with the Public Works Department and Mammoth Lakes Police Department, to monitor the traffic within the event area and make any modifications that are deemed necessary for public safety; and WHEREAS, the Town Council has reviewed the road closures.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Council of the Town of Mammoth Lakes, California, hereby:

1. Declares the program is not a project and is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act because it is a minor temporary alteration to existing improvements and creates a pedestrian and bicycle lane per Section 15304 (e) and 15304 (h), minor alteration of land; and

2. Declares that Canyon Blvd. will be closed from Hillside Drive to the corner of Lake Mary Road and Canyon Blvd. on the following days and times:
a. Saturday, September 12, 2026 from 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. when all traffic control devices will be removed; and
b. Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 4:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. when all traffic control devices will be removed; and
c. Saturday, September 26, 2026 from 6:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. when all traffic control devices will be removed; and
d. Sunday, September 27, 2026 from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. when all traffic control devices will be removed; and

3. Declares that Lake Mary Road will be temporarily closed from the corner of Lake Mary Road and Canyon Blvd. to at least Kelly Road on the following days and times:
a. Saturday, September 26, 2026, from approximately 7:20 a.m. till approximately 8:30 a.m. or when the last runner is off the road; and
b. Sunday, September 27, 2026, from approximately 7:50 a.m. till approximately 9:00 a.m. or when the last runner is off the road.

4. Declares there is a public benefit from the Mammoth Gran Fondo, Mammoth Tuff, and Mammoth TrailFest events; and

5. Authorizes ' no parking' and traffic control equipment to be placed along the roads prior to the event; and

6. Directs the Mammoth Lakes Police Department and Public Works Department to monitor the traffic within the event area and make any modifications that are deemed necessary for public safety.

Resolution No. 26-

APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 5
th day of August, 2026.
____________________________
AMANDA RICE, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________
JAMIE GRAY, Town Clerk

Mammoth Lakes Town Council
Agenda Action Sheet
Title: Update and Request Approval to Continue Airport Emergency Contract Work Council Meeting Date: 8/5/2026
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, including installation of a temporary construction trailer for use as the Airport Administrative Office.

Summary: By prioritizing Facility Optimization of Mammoth Yosemite Airport, staff have provided crew quarters for a CalFIRE Engine Crew, in addition to hosting the Exclusive Use (EU) Type 1 helicopter. 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 3, 2026, the Council adopted Resolution No. 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, in the form of a single wide construction site trailer.

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 continue to upfit the structure to suit the needs of the fire crews as needed. This station’s crew, in combination with the EU helicopter stationed at MMH, have provided vital fire suppression in our region these last two weeks on the Rock Fire.

Airport staff and contractors are now engaged in the site work to support the temporary office trailer that will house Airport staff. This includes expanded back-up power generation to power the CalFIRE Station building and the Administrative Office structure. The need for the work authorized by Resolution No. 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

Mammoth Lakes Town Council
Agenda Action Sheet
Title: Approve and authorize the Town Manager to sign the contract with Cisco for a new phone system
Council Meeting Date: 8/5/2026
Prepared by: Pam Kobylarz, Assistant to the Town Manager Recommended Motion: Approve and authorize the Town Manager to sign the contract with Cisco for a new phone system
Summary:

The Town’s current phone system was installed in May 2016 and is currently at end of life. The system no longer supports security updates. For the past several months, Town staff have been working with Mono County IT staff to determine the best option for moving forward.

Mono County currently uses a Cisco phone system and has been happy with Cisco and the system’s capabilities. After a review of options and several preliminary discussions with Cisco to determine their system’s capacity and functionality, the Town has also decided to move forward with Cisco for our phone system. The system will be able to integrate with Mono County, which will allow for support and efficiency when it comes to maintenance needs. Additionally, the system has significant capabilities that will allow Town staff to have access to technological features not available in our current system, such as:
 Ability for staff to eliminate desk phones if desired and utilize a Cisco app on their cell phones.
 Ability to access TOML phone numbers via an app on personal cell phones, eliminating the need to carry two separate phones, while keep Town calls and chats separate from personal numbers.
 Webex conference calling features, allowing for an additional video calling option in addition to Zoom and Teams, currently utilized by the Town.  Standard desktop phone hardware for all employees who would like it.

Town staff have worked with Cisco to get a three-year quote that took advantage of promotions that included cost savings of over $20,000 across three years. The quote accounts for the current needs of the organization as well as factoring in some future growth and needs. The cost breakdown for the proposed system is as follows:
 Subscription services for three years: $22,118.04 (annual total $7,372.68)  Hardware and labor (one time cost): $52,079.60 (approximate cost pending final contract)
The Town intends to move forward with installation of the new system across all of its facilities prior to completion of the new Town Hall. The system will allow the Town to keep its current phone numbers and extensions.

Mammoth Lakes Town Council
Agenda Action Sheet
1 Title: Ordinance to Renew Town’s Military Use Policy
Council Meeting Date: 8/5/2026
Prepared by: Daniel Casabian, Chief of Police
Recommended Motion: The Mammoth Lakes Police Department recommends Town Council waive the reading and adopt by title only the Ordinance renewing the Military Equipment Use Policy Pursuant to Government Code Section 7071.

Summary: 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 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 has 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).

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”):

Ordinance No. 26-

(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 such report available on the Mammoth Lakes Police Department website for as long as military equipment is available for use. Each report shall contain 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.

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 discussed at a regular meeting of the Mammoth Lakes Town Council held on the 1
st day of July 2026, introduced on the 15th day of July at a regular meeting of the Mammoth Lakes Town Council, and adopted after a public hearing on the 5 th day of August
2026 at a regular meeting of the Mammoth Lakes Town Council. __________________________
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
50shot Training Kit
Existing: 0
Sought: 2
Training for Less
Lethal Force Option
5 Years Defense
Technology
Training for Less
Lethal Force
Compliance
Wildlife Diversion
Initial: $312
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

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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Policy
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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Military Equipment
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
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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1 TOWN COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Title: Hold a public hearing to discuss expenditures and accomplishments of the Town’s 2022 Community Development Block Grant (22-CDBG-HA10034) Meeting Date: August 5, 2026
Prepared by: Marcus Sproll, Housing Manager
RECOMMENDATION: Hold a public hearing to discuss expenditures and accomplishments of the Town’s 2022 Community Development Block Grant (22-CDBGHA-10034).

BACKGROUND:

On August 3, 2022, Town Council authorized staff to submit a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application for a homebuyer assistance program.

The homebuyer assistance program provides loans to qualified first-time low- and moderate- income homebuyers to assist with the purchase of a home within the Town limits by providing a deferred payment, secondary mortgage. Repayment of the loans provided under this grant are deferred for a period of 30 years and are provided at zero percent (0%) interest. Income eligible households are defined as households whose gross income does not exceed 80 percent of the Mono County are median income (“AMI”).

On July 13, 2023, the Town was notified by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) that the Town was awarded $500,000 in CDBG funds for homebuyer assistance under contract number 22-CDBG-HA-10034. The Standard Agreement was subsequently executed between the Town and HCD on July 27, 2023. The expenditure deadline for the grant was July 31, 2026, and therefore, we are conducting the close-out public hearing.

The purpose of this public hearing is to receive public comment, and to review the grant expenditures and accomplishments. Notification of this public hearing was posted in five (5) public places on Wednesday, July 22, 2026.

Following this public hearing, staff will complete the closeout of 22-CDBG-HA-10034 by providing the completion reports to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).

ANALYSIS:

Since the award announcement in July of 2023, Town housing staff, working in partnership with Eastern Sierra Community Housing (ESCH) staff, expended a total of $500,147 for this program, with $401,769 coming from awarded funds, and $98,378 from program

2 income funds. Program income comes from previous CDBG homebuyer loans that are repaid to the Town and are then available to be reused for eligible CDBG activities, including providing new homebuyer assistance loans.

The program provided loans to three (3) households to purchase residential condominium units in Mammoth Lakes. The total amount loaned to homebuyers was $479,300, with an average loan amount of $159,767, or 44 percent of the purchase price. The associated activity delivery costs paid to ESCH were $17,045, and approximately $3,803 was spent on the general administration of the grant.

Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG)
Town Council Public Hearing
Close-Out of 2022 CDBG Grant
(22-CDBG-HA-10034)
August 5, 2026
Marcus Sproll, Housing Manager
Town of Mammoth Lakes

Housekeeping Items
• To provide public comments, come up to the podium during public comments or join the Zoom call and raise your hand.

Login methods:
• https://monocounty.zoom.us/s/92958002088
• Dial 1-669-900-6833 and when prompted, enter the following Webinar ID: 929 5800 2088
Public Hearing Purpose
• Provide public and Town Council an opportunity to hear about and provide input on the accomplishments completed with the CDBG grant funds

Overview
• Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) is a federal grant program • Supports housing, infrastructure, and economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income communities
• As a smaller “non-entitlement” jurisdiction, the Town must apply as a CDBG subrecipient of the State of California
• Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD”) administers the CDBG program for the State
• Town administered the homebuyer assistance program in partnership with Eastern Sierra Community Housing (“ESCH”)

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Grant Timeline
• August 2022 – Town Council authorized application for CDBG grant to fund a homebuyer assistance program
• July 2023 – State HCD awarded $500,000 to the Town
• July 2023 – Standard Agreement executed with State HCD • July 2026 – Grant expenditure deadline
• August 2026 – Grant closeout

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Grant Expenditures
• $401,769 of Awarded Funds used & $98,378 in Program Income • Homebuyer Assistance Program - $496,345
• 3 Low-Income Households Assisted (3 condo units)
• 3 Homebuyer Loans – $479,300
• Activity Delivery paid to ESCH – $17,045
• General Administration - $3,803
• Paid to ESCH for administration costs

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Grant Accomplishments
Purchase
Date
Unit
Type Bedrooms Size Purchase Price
CDBG
Loan
CDBG
Pct
HH
Size
AMI
Pct
12/15/2023 Condo Two 775sf $381,000 $144,550 38% 3 67%
5/9/2025 Condo One 589sf $425,000 $208,250 49% 1 76%
9/9/2025 Condo One 672sf $275,000 $126,500 46% 1 68%
Average 1.33 679sf $360,333 $159,767 44% 2 70%

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Three low-income households assisted in purchasing a home within Town limits.

Next Steps
• Submit close-out reports to the State HCD

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Mammoth Lakes Town Council
Agenda Action Sheet
Title: Consider the ordinance amending Section 2.04.040 of the Town of Mammoth Lakes Municipal Code related to Town Council Salaries.

Council Meeting Date: 8/5/2026
Prepared by: Jamie Gray, Town Clerk
Recommended Motion: Waive the reading and introduce by title only the ordinance amending Section 2.04.040 of the Town of Mammoth Lakes Municipal Code related to Town Council Compensation.

Summary: As a General Law Town, Town Council compensation is governed by Government Code Section 36516, which caps the pay of City Councilmembers at $300 per month for cities with populations under 35,000 but allows that amount to be increased 5% per year. In addition, the Code says that increases are not permitted to be compounded retroactively and automatic annual increases are not allowed. From 1985 to 2014 Town Council salaries remained the same at $300 per month. In 2014, the Town Council adopted an ordinance increasing Town Council salaries by 5% for 29 years, putting the Town Council salary at $735 per month. Most recently, in 2024, the Town Council adopted an ordinance increasing salaries by 5% for each year since the last increase, making the current Town Council salaries $1131.90 per month.

The proposed ordinance implements the allowed increase of 5% per year for the last two years, putting the new Town Council salaries at $1,245.09 per month. An increase to Town Council salaries can only take place after an election and new Councilmembers are seated, so the proposed ordinance is to be effective December 2, 2026 or upon the seating of the new Council, whichever is later.

ORDINANCE NO. 26-

AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF MAMMOTH LAKES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2.04.040 OF THE

TOWN OF MAMMOTH LAKES MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO

TOWN COUNCIL COMPENSATION
WHEREAS, the Town Council has previously established in Section 2.04.040 of the Municipal Code the amount of compensation to be paid to Town Councilmembers; and WHEREAS, the amount of Town Council compensation has been set at $1,131.90 per month, excluding health care benefits and reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses, since December 3, 2024; and
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 36516 allows the Town Council to adopt an ordinance increasing Town Council compensation in the amount of five percent for each year since the last increase in compensation, thus allowing an increase of ten percent to occur in 2026 in light of the last increase having occurred in 2024; and WHEREAS, Senate Bill 329 (SB 329) signed into law by Governor Gavin Newson on June 29, 2023, increases the base tiers for city council salaries based on the population of a municipality that may be approved by a city council by an ordinance or amendment thereto; and
WHEREAS, SB 329 continues to provide that salaries for town councilmembers may be increased either by an amount not to exceed five percent for each calendar year or by an amount equal to inflation since January 1, 2024 based upon the California Consumer Price Index which shall not exceed ten percent for each calendar year applied, whichever applied formula is greater; and
WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites for the adoption of this ordinance have occurred.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF MAMMOTH LAKES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. Recitals. The above recitals are all true and correct.

Section 2. Approval. The Town Council hereby amend Section 2.04.040 of the Mammoth Lakes Municipal Code to read as follows:

2.04.040 - Compensation and reimbursement.

Pursuant to Section 36516 of the California Government Code, effective upon the beginning of the term of office for any member of the Town Council elected at the November 2026 election, or upon December 2, 2026, whichever occurs later, compensation shall be paid to each member of the Town Council in the amount of one thousand two hundred forty-five dollars and nine cents

Ordinance No. 26-

($1,245.09) per month. The compensation prescribed in this section is and shall be exclusive of any benefits provided to Town Councilmembers pursuant to Government Code Section 36516(d), and any amounts payable to each member of the Council as reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses incurred by him or her in the performance of official duties for the Town, and, accordingly, each member of the Council shall receive reimbursement for such actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of official duties for the Town, pursuant to the provisions of Section 36514.5 of the Government Code, as amended from time to time. Such reimbursement shall be as established by a policy resolution adopted by the Town Council.

Section 3: Severability. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase in this ordinance, or any part thereof, is held invalid or unconstitutional, then such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining sections or portions of this ordinance or part thereof. The Town Council hereby declares that it would have passed each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase of this ordinance irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, or phrases may be declared invalid or unconstitutional.

Section 4: Effective date. The Mayor shall sign, and the Town Clerk shall certify passage and adoption of this ordinance and shall cause the same to be published and posted pursuant to the provisions of law in this regard, and this ordinance shall take effect upon the beginning of the term of office for any member of the Town Council elected at the November 2026 election, or upon December 2, 2026, whichever occurs later.

ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this 19th day of August, 2026.
_________________________________
AMANDA RICE, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________
JAMIE GRAY, Town Clerk

1 TOWN COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Title: Discuss the potential abatement of nonconforming signs Meeting Date: August 5, 2026
Prepared by: Nolan Bobroff, Community & Economic Development Director RECOMMENDATION:

Provide direction to staff on the potential abatement of nonconforming signs.

BACKGROUND:

It has recently been brought to staff’s attention by a member of the public that the 15-year amortization period specified in Municipal Code Section 17.48.120(f) for the potential abatement of signs that were deemed nonconforming at the time the ordinance was adopted (i.e., June 15, 2011) recently ended on July 15, 2026. What this means is that the Town has the legal authority to declare all nonconforming signs that have been identified as having been in place for longer than 15 years to be “illegal on-premises advertising display(s)” and can pursue the abatement of those signs as a public nuisance. The process for abating illegal signs is governed by the State and the requirements that a jurisdiction must follow to abate illegal signs are outlined in CA Business and Professions Code (BPC) Sections 5499.1 – 5499.16.1 Under this process, the State allows for Town staff, or a contractor working on behalf of the Town, to enter the subject property and have the illegal sign physically removed, and then lien the property for the costs related to the removal of the illegal sign.

Through extensive research of the Town’s files, the only types of signs that were identified as having met the criteria to be considered “illegal on-premises advertising display(s)” were pole signs (i.e., nonconforming sign that has been in place for 15 years or more). 2 A
pole sign is defined as “a freestanding sign mounted on one or two poles that raise it well above ground level so it can be read from a distance.” Within the town, there are six signs that meet the criteria for being a pole sign. Of those six, two of the pole signs may qualify for a waiver of any abatement efforts due to the presence of “special topographic circumstances” which would impair the visibility of a conforming sign or impair the owner or tenant’s ability to communicate with the public with a conforming sign. The locations of the known pole signs include:

1. Mammoth Liquor – 3241 Main Street 2. Shell Gas Station – 3275 Main Street

3. Schat’s Bakery – 3305 Main Street 4. Motel 6 – 3372 Main Street

1 CA Business and Professions Code Sections 5499.1 – 5499.16:
https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displayText.xhtml?lawCode=BPC&division=3.&title=&part= &chapter=2.6.&article=
2 There are numerous other Prohibited Sign types (see Municipal Code Section 17.48.060) that are routinely the subject of code enforcement efforts, but those signs do not meet the explicit criteria to be declared a public nuisance since it cannot be documented that the signs have been in existence for greater than 15 years.

2 5. Spa Creations (formerly Mammoth
Properties) – 3310 Main Street

6. Holiday Haus – 3863 Main Street
Under the Municipal Code and State code sections referenced above, the Town has the legal authority to require the removal of illegal signs, but is not necessarily required to follow through with the removal under the Municipal Code since the section referenced above uses the permissive word “may”, rather than the required word “shall.” Municipal Code Section 17.48.120(f): Amortization of nonconforming signs and inventory.

All nonconforming signs shall have a useful and legal life of 15 years, after which they may be removed in compliance with the requirements of the State Business and Professions Code.

The purpose of this item is to (1) educate the Town Council on the history of efforts to abate nonconforming signs, (2) identify the options for the abatement of illegal, nonconforming signs, and (3) determine if there is Town Council consensus on whether they would like staff to proceed with the abatement of nonconforming signs.

History of Efforts to Abate Nonconforming Signs
The issue of the abatement of nonconforming signs has a long and controversial history dating back to the Town’s initial sign ordinance that was adopted shortly after the Town incorporated in 1984. A history of the Town’s attempts to abate nonconforming signs is provided below:
 Ordinance 86-24, adopted December 3, 1986, initially set a deadline for the amortization of nonconforming signs at 10 years from the date the nonconforming sign was erected or 5 years from the date Ordinance 86-24 was adopted, whichever occurred later.
 Between 1984 and 1994, various amendments to the sign ordinance were adopted that kept extending the deadline for the removal of all nonconforming signs and the last established deadline was set at October 1, 1995 by Ordinance 94-09.  Between 1995 and 1998, in response to a threat of lawsuit by the Mammoth Business Association (MBA) over the Town requiring removal of nonconforming signs, staff worked with MBA’s legal counsel and the Town attorney to draft a set of regulations that were acceptable to the MBA. On July 7, 1998, the Town Council adopted Ordinance 98-06 which removed all amortization periods for non-conforming signs and instead relied on the assumption that non-conforming signs would be brought into conformance through attrition as the non-conforming signs deteriorated to a point that they had to be replaced. The replacement signs were required to be in conformance with the sign regulations in place at the time a sign permit was submitted for the replacement sign.
 In 2011, the sign code was comprehensively updated and the issue of the abatement of nonconforming signs was discussed extensively. The options of attrition, amortization, and providing fair compensation or payment for the removal of nonconforming signs were discussed and ultimately a 15-year

3 amortization period was selected. The updated sign regulations were adopted on June 15, 2011 via Ordinance 11-01 and remain substantially unchanged today.

The 15-year amortization period was selected based on existing California law, which states:

California Business and Professions Code 5495(d) - The display is allowed to remain in existence after March 12, 1983, for a period of 15 years from the date of adoption of the ordinance or regulation. For purposes of this section, every sign has a useful life of 15 years. Fair and just compensation for signs required to be removed during the 15-year period and before the amortization period has lapsed shall be entitled to fair and just compensation which is equal to 1/15 of the duplication cost of construction of the display being removed multiplied by the number of years of useful life remaining for the sign as determined by this section.

OPTIONS ANALYSIS
Staff has identified three options for addressing this issue. Those options include: (1) declaring the nonconforming illegal signs to be a nuisance and follow through with the abatement of the signs; (2) work with the property owners that have a nonconforming illegal sign to voluntarily enter into a compliance agreement that identifies a mutually agreed to date for when the nonconforming sign will be removed; or (3) allow the nonconforming signs to be eliminated through attrition. The steps that need to be taken for each option, as well as the pros and cons of each option, are outlined below.  Option 1: Required abatement
Under this option, the Town would declare all “illegal on-premises advertising display[s]” that have been identified as being nonconforming and as having been displayed for at least 15 years to be public nuisances and take steps to abate them. To abate the signs, staff would follow the procedures outlined in BPC Sections 5499.1- 5499.16 which require the following:

1. The Town Clerk sends written notice to all owners of illegal signs at least 10 days in advance of a Council hearing (section 5499.2(b))

2. The Town Council holds a hearing and adopts a resolution declaring the signs nuisances, listing each property with an illegal sign (section 5499.2(a))

3. After the resolution is adopted, a code enforcement officer has to post a notice at each property containing specific language (sections 5499.3, 5499.4)

4. The posted notice has to include the date of a second hearing at which the owners’ objections can be heard (section 5499.4)

5. The second hearing has to be at least 10 days after the notices were posted (section 5499.5)

6. The Town Clerk also has to mail written notice to each affected property owner, at least 10 days prior to the second hearing, with the same contents as the posted notice (section 5499.6)

4 7. At the conclusion of the hearing, the Council can order the illegal signs abated as nuisances (section 5499.7)

8. The code enforcement officer is allowed to go on private property to remove the signs (section 5499.8), but we would still need to get an abatement warrant issued by a judge

9. We are not required to bid out the removal work (section 5499.11), but we would want to take steps to show that the cost is reasonable

10. Once the work is completed, we need to submit to the Council a written report showing the cost of removal of each sign, which has to be posted outside the Council chambers for three days before the Council considers it (section 5499.10)

11. The Council then confirms or modifies the cost report (section 5499.10)

12. The Town’s costs then become a lien on the property where the sign was located, and we provide a copy of the cost report to the County Assessor, who will put it on the tax bill (section 5499.12)

13. The Council has the discretion to allow the costs to be collected on the tax bill for a property over no more than 5 years (section 5499.12) Pros:
o This option would achieve the abatement of nonconforming pole signs, which has been an ongoing challenge for ~40 years.

Cons
o Property owners may incur significant costs in the form of a lien on the property for the cost to remove the nonconforming signs.
o At least two of the properties have newer owners who are likely completely unaware of the history of their nonconforming pole signs. o The abatement process will require substantial staff time to adhere to the requirements of the State code.
 Option 2: Voluntary Compliance
Under this option, the Town would work with the impacted property owners on a compliance agreement that identifies a mutually agreed to date for when the nonconforming signs will be removed.

Pros:
o The property owner would have semi-control over the cost and timing of the sign removal.
o The Town would avoid the complicated and costly process to abate the signs, while still achieving compliance.

Cons
o The nonconforming signs would remain in place for a longer period of time. o Compliance may be difficult to achieve at the end of the compliance agreement period.

5  Option 3: Allow the nonconforming signs to be eliminated through attrition Under this option, the nonconforming signs would be allowed to stay, until such time that one of the events listed in Municipal Code Section 17.48.120(g) occurs thereby requiring the removal of the nonconforming sign. Over time, the nonconforming signs would naturally be eliminated due to the occurrence of one of the following events:

1. More than 50 percent of the sign is destroyed, and the destruction is other than facial copy replacement. A nonconforming sign shall be deemed to be more than 50 percent destroyed if the estimated cost of reconstruction or repair exceeds 50 percent of the replacement cost as determined by the Director.

Destruction may be voluntary or required by law;

2. The sign is remodeled or altered in a manner not in compliance with Chapter

17.48 (Signs);

3. A structural change is made to the sign or sign structure or support elements;

4. The sign is temporary;

5. The sign is moved or relocated, except where the relocation occurs as a result of a Town public improvement project;

6. The sign is or may become a danger to the public or is unsafe; or

7. The sign constitutes a traffic hazard not created by the relocation of streets or by acts of the Town.

Pros:
o The property owner would have control over the continued existence of the nonconforming sign.
o The Town would avoid the complicated and costly process to abate the signs.

Cons
o The nonconforming signs would remain in place for a longer period of time. o May trigger other property owners to ignore the sign code regulations and install additional nonconforming signs.

FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS:

Option 1 would likely have the most significant financial impact, despite the costs for physically removing the signs being reimbursed via a lien on the property. It is unclear whether staff costs and attorney costs could be recouped.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS:

If Town Council desires for staff to move forward with the abatement of illegal signs, the process must strictly adhere to the requirements outlined in the CA Business and Professions Code and will require guidance from the Town Attorney throughout the process.

1 TOWN COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Title: Consider authorization of the Professional Services Agreement with Kosmont Companies for the provision of financial advisory services related to the Mammoth Crossing project and the potential revenue sharing component of the project.

Meeting Date: August 5, 2026
Prepared by: Nolan Bobroff, Community & Economic Development Director RECOMMENDATION:

Authorize a Professional Services Agreement with Kosmont Companies for the provision of financial advisory services related to the Mammoth Crossing project and the potential revenue sharing component of the project.

BACKGROUND:

In April 2026, the Town Council authorized staff to solicit proposals from qualified financial consultants to conduct a financial analysis of the proposed Mammoth Crossing project and to determine what the financial ‘feasibility gap’ of the project is.1 As a reminder, the feasibility gap is the delta between the value of the proposed hotel project at the commencement of operations and the cost to build the hotel project, with the cost to build often exceeding the value of the hotel on day 1. For projects where there is a feasibility gap, the developer often looks for ways to close the gap to make the project financially viable. One option the Town Council could consider to reduce or eliminate the feasibility gap is through revenue sharing, which is where through a development agreement (DA), or a separate hotel development incentive agreement, a tax collecting entity (e.g., the Town) agrees to allow the developer of a hotel project to retain an established percentage of taxes owed (e.g., TOT) for a specified period of time. The financial analysis will determine what the estimated gap is, provide potential revenue sharing structures that outline the term and financial return on the project, and provide general financial estimates of the project (average daily rate, estimated occupancy, TOT revenue, etc.).

In response to the Town Council direction, staff reached out to two consultants from the Town’s short-list of pre-qualified financial consultants and received a proposal from Kosmont Companies for the work (Attachment 1). Kosmont is a financial advisory firm that focuses on economic development, real estate, and public finance. They have an extensive track record of working with cities on fiscal analyses, economic development strategies, and real estate projects. The Town previously worked with Kosmont in 2019 to

1 Meeting materials from the April 1, 2026 Town Council meeting on this item are available here:
https://pub-townofmammothlakes.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=6bdb0d0a-15e6-4f5e-b0c7- ebec06ad1a92&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English&Item=42&Tab=attachments

2 educate the Town Council, the Planning and Economic Development Commission (PEDC), staff, and the public on the elements and structure of a tax revenue sharing deal.2 Mammoth Crossing Project
The Mammoth Crossing project is a significant development project that is proposing to develop three of the four corners at the intersection of Minaret Road and Lake Mary Road (the NW, SW, and SE corners) into a large-scale lodging and hospitality project. The proposed development includes a full-service JW Marriott Resort, Spa, and Conference Center on Site 1 (NW corner), a pedestrian-oriented retail and restaurant village and RitzCarlton branded residences on Site 2 (SW corner), and JW Mariott branded residences on Site 3 (SE corner). The project proponent has received preliminary comments from staff on the project and project design through a Concept Review application and recently submitted their full entitlement package on June 26, 2026. Information on the project and the proposed project plans are available on the project website here:
https://www.townofmammothlakes.ca.gov/1418/Mammoth-Crossing-Project ANALYSIS:

The proposal from Kosmont outlines the financial consulting services that they will provide to the Town. In this type of analysis, Kosmont would be representing the Town’s interests, and the applicant would provide a financial analyst of their choice to represent their interests. The two consultants would then review and analyze the various financial estimates of the project to collectively establish the value of the feasibility gap. The goal of having a financial consultant from each side is that the value would be mutually agreed to by both consultants. The results of that work would then be outlined in a study that is brought back to the Town Council for a discussion related to what the feasibility gap is and whether there was interest from the Town Council in considering a revenue sharing agreement. It is important to note that this work effort is not binding and does not commit the Town to moving forward with a DA and/or other tax sharing agreement. It is simply meant to be informative and establish a mutually agreed upon financial baseline for what the applicant needs to make the project financially viable.

It is also important to point out that following acceptance of what the feasibility gap of the project is, the Town Council does not have an obligation to approve a DA, even if the findings can be made. The Council has the authority to decide whether or not to enter into a DA, and to decide what terms it wishes to insist upon or reject as part of DA negotiations.

FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS:

The Mammoth Crossing project applicant is required to cover 100% of the costs associated with the financial analysis, processing of their entitlement application, and negotiation of a development agreement, if requested.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS:

In the event that the applicant submits a development agreement or other form of hotel development incentive agreement, extensive consultation with the Town Attorney will be

2 The November 20, 2019 Kosmont presentation slide deck on tax sharing agreements is available here:
https://pub-townofmammothlakes.escribemeetings.com/filestream.ashx?documentid=6377

3 required throughout the negotiation process to ensure that the development agreement furthers the Town’s interests and that the Town is legally protected.

ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 – Proposal from Kosmont Companies, dated July 7, 2026

Kosmont Companies
Mailing Address: 1601 N. Sepulveda Blvd., #382 (424) 297-1070 Physical Address: 2301 Rosecrans Ave, Ste. 4140 Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 www.kosmont.com El Segundo, CA 90245 July 7, 2026
Mr. Nolan Bobroff
Community & Economic Development Director
Town of Mammoth Lakes
437 Old Mammoth Road, Suite 230
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
Re: Proposal for Transaction and Real Estate Advisory Services Dear Mr. Bobroff:

Kosmont & Associates, Inc. doing business as Kosmont Companies (“Consultant” or “Kosmont”) is pleased to present this proposal for real estate advisory services to the Town of Mammoth Lakes (“Client” or “Town”) in connection with the evaluation of a potential agreement between the Town and the developer (“Developer”) of three proposed hospitality developments (“Projects”) in the Town.

This proposal serves as an Agreement when executed and returned by Client to Kosmont.

I. BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE
The Developer proposes to construct and operate three hospitality developments comprising the Projects on properties adjacent to the intersection of Lake Mary Road and Minaret Road in the Town. The Developer has expressed an interest in a potential agreement with the Town to help support the financial feasibility of operating one or more of the Projects. Client desires Consultant’s assistance in evaluating and potentially structuring an agreement between the Town and Developer.

II. SCOPE OF SERVICES
Approach to Tasks: The prospective assignment and consulting services that Kosmont will provide will be of a relatively limited scope and duration, and advisory in nature. Kosmont will be making recommendations only, which advise the Client and jurisdictions, including their elected officials, appointed officials, and staff, which they can accept or reject. None of Kosmont's staff will act in a capacity as an elected official, nor appointed official, nor as staff, nor as serving in a "designated" position.

Task 1: Initial Financial Review
Consultant will review financial pro forma for the Projects provided by the Town and/or Developer.

Consultant will evaluate the potential financial feasibility of the operation of the Projects with and without a potential agreement with the Town. Consultant will review potential sources of revenue

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and amounts that may be required to achieve financial feasibility of ongoing operation of the Projects.

Task 2: As Needed Services
Consultant will provide as-needed real estate advisory services as requested by Client, and mutually agreed upon by Consultant so long as sufficient budget remains.

Task 3 (Optional): Agreement Negotiation
To the extent that the Town and Developer desire to enter into an agreement, Consultant will assist Client in the negotiation and structuring of such agreement. Consultant will collaborate with Town staff and legal counsel in drafting the agreement. Budget will need to be agreed upon by Client and Consultant.

III. SCHEDULE AND REQUIRED DATA
Consultant is prepared to commence work upon receipt of executed Agreement. Client will provide Consultant with relevant existing Projects data and relevant correspondence between the Town and Developer.

IV. COMPENSATION
Compensation for Tasks 1 through 2 is estimated at $20,000 for professional services (hourly) fees at Consultant’s billing rates as shown on Attachment A. As negotiation processes are fluid and can vary in intensity and duration, additional compensation services may ultimately be required (e.g., Task 3). Future increases in budget will require approval by Client in advance.

Budget may be increased by Client at any time.

Consultant’s attendance or participation at any publicly noticed meeting, whether such participation is in person, digital, video and/or telephonic (e.g., City Council, Planning Commission, Public Agency Board, other), as requested by Client will be billed at the professional services (hourly) fees as shown on Attachment A.

Services will be invoiced monthly at Consultant’s standard billing rates, as shown on Attachment A. In addition to professional services (hourly) fees, invoices will include reimbursement for outof-pocket expenses such as travel and mileage (provided that there shall be no overnight travel without the Client’s prior approval and that mileage shall be reimbursed at the current IRS mileage reimbursement rate), professional printing, conference calls, and delivery charges for messenger and overnight packages at actual cost. Unless otherwise agreed to in advance, out-of-area travel, if any, requires advance funding of flights and hotel accommodations.

Consultant will also include in each invoice an administrative services fee to cover in-house copy, fax, telephone and postage costs equal to four percent (4.0%) of Consultant’s monthly professional service fees incurred. Any unpaid invoices after 30 days shall accrue interest at the rate of 10% per annum.

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For the convenience of Kosmont’s clients, we offer a secure credit card payment service. The credit card payment link is: https://kosmont.paidyet.com and there are two ways to make a secure credit card payment:

1. Fill in the “Make a Payment” form when you go to the link (https://kosmont.paidyet.com), or

2. Call Kosmont Companies’ accounting desk (424) 297-1072 to make a credit card payment Consultant is prepared to commence work upon receipt of executed Agreement.

DISCLOSURE: Compensation for possible future transaction-based services or brokerage services.

The following is being provided solely as an advance disclosure of possible real estate brokerage and finance services and potential compensation for such services. This disclosure is not intended to commit the Client.

When assignments involve real estate/property brokerage services, such transaction-based services are typically provided by Kosmont Real Estate Services, Inc. dba Kosmont Realty (“KR”) is licensed by the State of California Department of Real Estate (License# 02058445).

Compensation to KR is typically paid through commissions for property sale transactions, lease transactions and success/broker fees. KR also provides Broker Opinions of Value (“BOV”) services on a fixed fee basis.

When assignments involve public finance services on behalf of a public agency, such municipal advisory services are provided by Kosmont Financial Services (KFS). KFS is an independent Registered Municipal Advisor with the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board.

SEC registration does not constitute an endorsement of the firm by the Commission or state securities regulators.

V. OTHER PROVISIONS
A. Termination. Client or Consultant shall have the right to terminate this Agreement at any time upon written notification to the other party. Payment for fees accrued through the date of termination shall be remitted in full.

B. Arbitration. Any controversy or claim arising out of or in relation to this Agreement, or the making, performance, interpretation or breach thereof, shall be settled by arbitration at JAMS in Los Angeles, California. Each of the parties to such arbitration proceeding shall be entitled to take up to five depositions with document requests. The provisions of Section 1283.05 (except subdivision (e) thereof) of the California Code of Civil Procedure are incorporated by reference herein, except to the extent they conflict with this Agreement, in which case this Agreement is controlling. If the matter is heard by only one arbitrator, such arbitrator shall be a member of the

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State Bar of California or a retired judge. If the matter is heard by an arbitration panel, at least one member of such panel shall be a member of the State Bar of California or a retired judge.

The arbitrator or arbitrators shall decide all questions of law, and all mixed questions of law and fact, in accordance with the substantive law of the State of California to the end that all rights and defenses which either party may have asserted in a court of competent jurisdiction shall be fully available to such party in the arbitration proceeding contemplated hereby. The arbitrator and arbitrators shall set forth and deliver their findings of fact and conclusions of law with the delivery of the arbitration award. Judgment upon the award rendered shall be final and non-appealable and may be entered in any court having jurisdiction.

C. Attorneys' Fees. In the event of any legal action, arbitration, or proceeding arising out of an alleged breach of this Agreement, the party prevailing in such legal action, arbitration, or proceeding shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorneys' fees, expenses and costs, as well as all actual attorneys' fees, expenses and cost incurred in enforcing any judgment entered.

D. Authority. Each of the parties executing this Agreement warrants that persons duly authorized to bind each such party to its terms execute this Agreement.

E. Further Actions. The parties agree to execute such additional documents and take such further actions as may be necessary to carry out the provisions and intent of this Agreement.

F. Assignment. Neither this Agreement nor any of the rights or obligations hereunder may be assigned by either party without the prior written consent of the other party.

G. Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns.

H. Entire Agreement; Amendments and Waivers. This Agreement contains the final, complete and exclusive agreement between the parties relating to the transactions contemplated hereby and any and all prior discussions, negotiations, commitments and understanding, whether written or oral, related hereto are superseded hereby. No addition or modification of any term or provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless set forth in writing signed by both parties. No waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall be deemed to constitute a waiver of any other provision hereof (whether or not similar), nor shall such waiver constitute a continuing waiver of such provisions unless otherwise expressly provided. Each party to this Agreement has participated in its drafting and, therefore, ambiguities in this Agreement will not be construed against any party to this Agreement.

I. Severability. If any term or provision of this Agreement shall be deemed invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby, and each remaining term and provision of this Agreement shall be valid and in force to the fullest extent permitted by law.

J. Notices. All notices, requests, demands and other communications which may be required under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been received when transmitted; if personally delivered, if transmitted by telecopier, electronic or digital transmission method, upon transmission; if sent by next day delivery to a domestic address by a

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recognized overnight delivery service (e.g., Federal Express), the day after it is sent; and if sent by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, upon receipt. In each case, notice shall be sent to the principal place of business of the respective party. Either party may change its address by giving written notice thereof to the other in accordance with the provisions of this paragraph.

K. Titles and Captions. Titles and captions contained in this Agreement are inserted only as a matter of convenience and for reference and in no way define, limit, extend or describe the scope of this Agreement or the intent of any provision herein.

L. Governing Law. The statutory, administrative and judicial law of the State of California (without reference to choice of law provisions of California law) shall govern the execution and performance of this Agreement.

M. Confidentiality. Each of the parties agrees not to disclose this Agreement or any information concerning this Agreement to any persons or entities, other than to their attorneys and accountants, or as otherwise may be required by law.

N. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which constitutes an original, and all of which together constitute one and the same instrument. The signature of any person on a telecopy of this Agreement, or any notice, action or consent taken pursuant to this Agreement shall have the same full force and effect as such person's original signature.

O. Disclaimer. Consultant’s financial analysis activities and work product, which may include but is not limited to pro forma analysis and tax projections, are projections only. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed in the analysis performed by Consultant due to the integrity of data received, market conditions, economic events and conditions, and a variety of factors that could materially affect the data and conclusions. Client’s reliance on Consultant’s analysis must consider the foregoing.

Consultant services outlined and described herein are advisory services only. Any decisions or actions taken or not taken by Client and affiliates, are deemed to be based on Client’s understanding and by execution of this Agreement, acknowledgement that Consultant’s services are advisory only and as such, cannot be relied on as to the results, performance and conclusions of any investment or project that Client may or may not undertake as related to the services provided including any verbal or written communications by and between the Client and Consultant.

Client acknowledges that Consultant's use of work product is limited to the purposes contemplated within this Agreement. Consultant makes no representation of the work product's application to, or suitability for use in, circumstances not contemplated by the scope of work under this Agreement.

P. Limitation of Damages. In the event Consultant is found liable for any violation of duty, whether in tort or in contract, damages shall be limited to the amount Consultant has received from Client.

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Q. Force Majeure. Consultant shall not be liable for failure or delay in performance of its obligations under this Agreement arising out of or caused, directly or indirectly, by significant circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including, without limitation: epidemic; acts of God; earthquakes; fires; floods; wars; civil or military disturbances; acts of terrorism; sabotage; strikes; riots; wide-spread power failures and wide-spread internet failure. Contractual performance and deadline(s) shall be extended for a period equal to the time lost by reason of the delay.

R. Expiration of Proposal for Services. If this Agreement is not fully executed by the parties within thirty (30) days from the date of this letter, this proposal shall expire.

S. Not an agreement for Legal Services or Legal Advice. This Agreement does not constitute an agreement for the performance of legal services or the provision of legal advice, or legal opinion. Client should seek independent legal counsel on matters for which Client is seeking legal advice.
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VI. ACCEPTANCE AND AUTHORIZATION
If this Agreement is acceptable to Client, please execute two copies of the Agreement and return both originals to Kosmont Companies. Upon receipt of both signed contracts, we will return one fully executed original for your files. Kosmont will commence work upon receipt of executed Agreement.

Read, understood, and agreed to this
____ Day of _______________ 2026
Town of Mammoth Lakes Kosmont & Associates, Inc.
doing business as “Kosmont Companies”
By: _________________________ By: _________________________ (Signature) (Signature)
Name: Name: Ken K. Hira
(Print Name)
Its: Its: President
(Title)

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ATTACHMENT A
Kosmont Companies
2026 Public Agency Fee Schedule
Professional Services
Chairman & CEO $540.00/hour
President $435.00/hour
Senior Vice President / Senior Advisor $405.00/hour
Vice President $295.00/hour
Senior Project Analyst $210.00/hour
Project Analyst $195.00/hour
Administrative Support $ 90.00/hour
Additional Expenses
In addition to professional services (labor fees):
1) An administrative fee for in-house copy, fax, phone, postage costs, digital/technological support and related administrative expenses will be charged, which will be computed at four percent (4.0 %) of monthly Kosmont Companies professional service fees incurred; plus
2) Out-of-pocket expenditures, such as travel and mileage, professional printing, and delivery charges for messenger and overnight packages will be charged at cost. 3) Project/Market data sources for support of evaluation and analysis e.g., ESRI, Placer.ai, CoStar/STR, IMPLAN, ParcelQuest and other based on quoted project cost. 4) If Kosmont retains Third Party Vendor(s) for Client (with Client’s advance approval), fees and cost will be billed to Client at 1.1X (times) fees and costs. 5) Consultant’s attendance or participation at any public meeting, whether such participation is in person, digital, video and/or telephonic (e.g., City Council, Planning Commission, Public Agency Board, other) requested by Client and are beyond those specifically identified in the Scope of Work will be billed at the professional services (hourly) fees as shown on this Attachment A.
• Charges for Court/Deposition/Expert Witness-Related Appearances Court-related (non-preparation) activities, such as court appearances, depositions, mediation, arbitration, dispute resolution and other expert witness activities, will be charged at a court rate of 1.5 times scheduled rates, with a 4-hour minimum.

Rates Effective until December 31, 2026. For and during the term of the subject Agreement, the above referenced rates in each category will be increased, effective January 1, 2027, and annually thereafter, to reflect the adjustment in the CPI (U.S. Dept. of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics) All Cities Average Consumer Price Index for the prior year. As an example, the US City Average Consumer Price Index (CPI-U) for December 2025 was 0.3, representing a change of 2.7 percent over the index of the previous 12 months. (K2.26)

1 TOWN COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Title: Options for Filling Town Council Vacancy
Meeting Date: August 5, 2026
Prepared by: Andy Morris, Town Attorney
RECOMMENDATION:

That the Town Council provide direction to staff regarding the timing and procedure for Council consideration of filling the current Town Council vacancy.

BACKGROUND:

Councilmember Bubser has resigned from the Town Council effective July 28th. The Town Council is required to appoint someone by September 26th to serve for the remainder of Councilmember Bubser’s term.

ANALYSIS:

Councilmember Bubser submitted a resignation letter to the Town Clerk on July 28th, following the procedure set forth in Government Code section 1770(c)(2). Since the letter specified that it would be effective immediately, Councilmember Bubser’s seat is now vacant. The Town Council is not required to take any action to accept the resignation.

Government Code section 36512(b) requires the Town Council to take action within 60 days, either to appoint someone to serve for the remainder of Councilmember Bubser’s term or to call a special election to fill the seat. The 60-day period began on July 28th, and will expire on September 26th. The last regular Council meeting prior to the deadline is September 16th. Although calling a special election is theoretically an option under the law, it is not actually possible in this case. Section 36512 provides that a special election would need to occur on the first “regularly established election date not less than 114 days from the call of the special election.” However, the regular November election is less than 114 days away, so it is not possible to hold a special election.

As a result, the Town Council will need to appoint someone to serve on the Town Council.

Since this vacancy has occurred in the second half of Councilmember Bubser’s term, the appointee will for the remainder of Councilmember Bubser’s term, under Government Code section 36512(b)(2)(B). The appointee will serve until the candidates elected at the November 3, 2026 election are sworn into office.

State law gives the Town Council broad discretion in deciding how to fill the vacancy. The Council can appoint anyone who is eligible to serve on the Town Council; i.e. anyone at least 18 years of age and registered to vote in Mammoth Lakes. The usual incompatible office rules apply, so if the Council were to appoint someone who is currently holding another public office that might conflict with serving on the Town Council, the appointee

2 would forfeit that other office. The usual conflict of interest rules apply as well, and we will need to work with the appointee to understand whether there are issues they will not be able to vote on or otherwise participate in discussing.

It is typical for a Town Council to publicize the vacancy and invite people to apply, establishing an application deadline that allows time for interested people to consider the possibility but does not unduly delay the appointments. There is no particular form of application required by state law. The Town Council may wish to consider requiring applicants to complete and submit the Town’s application for public service employment.

That form is on the Town’s website at: Application for Public Service Appointment.xls It is also typical for the Town Council to interview potential applicants, bearing in mind that the Brown Act requires that those interviews be done in open session. In some jurisdictions, the intention of applicants to run in the next election has become an issue.

This is not something the Council is required to consider, but if the Council makes an appointment after the August 12th candidate filing deadline it will be clear who is and is not running for election.

To sum up, it would be helpful for the Town Council to provide direction as to:
 Should people interested in being considered submit written applications?  What will the deadline be for submitting applications or otherwise expressing interest?
 Does the Council wish to conduct interviews, or just deliberate based upon applications?
 When does the Council wish to conduct interviews or consider applications? OPTIONS ANALYSIS:

Option 1: Direct staff to publicize the Council vacancy, take in applications, and agendize deliberation of an appointment for a Council meeting date selected by the Town Council.

Option 2: Direct staff to agendize this item for further discussion on August 19th.

Option 3: Provide other direction to staff.

FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS:

None. Since calling a special election is not an option, the cost of an election is not an issue.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS:

The Council needs to make an appointment by September 26th.

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
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.