Town Council - August 05, 2026
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.
1. July 15, 2026 Minutes.pdf
7.2 Adopt the resolution authorizing the temporary closure of certain Town roads for special events.
1. Town Council Action Sheet.pdf
2. Resolution.pdf
7.3 Update and Request Approval to Continue Airport Emergency Contract Work.
1. Update and Request Approval to Continue Airport Emergency Contract.pdf
2. R26-31.pdf
3. Mammoth Lakes Station Press Release.pdf
7.4 Approve and authorize the Town Manager to sign the contract with Cisco for a new phone system.
1. Cisco Phone Contract.pdf
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.
1. Check Register 07162026.pdf
2. Check Register 07232026.pdf
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.
1. Waive the Reading and Adopt by Title Only an Ordinance Renewing the Military Use Policy for 2026.pdf
2. Ordinance 2026 Military Equipment.pdf
3. Annual Report of Military Equipment Use and Inventory 2026.pdf
4. MLPD UAV Program Update.pdf
5. DJI Matrice 4TD Drone Package Quote.pdf
6. Pepperball Launcher and Munitions Quote.pdf
7. MLPD Military Equipment Policy 706.pdf
8.2 Hold a public hearing to discuss expenditures and accomplishments of the Town’s 2022 Community Development Block Grant (22-CDBG-HA-10034).
1. Staff Report - Grant Close Out (22-CDBG-HA-10034).pdf
2. Presentation - Grant Close Out (22-CDBG-HA-10034).pdf
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.
1. 2026 Town Council Compensation .pdf
2. Town Council Salaries Ordinance.pdf
9.2 Discuss the potential abatement of nonconforming signs.
1. Nonconforming Sign Abatement.pdf
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.
1. Mammoth Crossing Financial Analysis Consultant.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Kosmont Proposal.pdf
9.4 Options for Filling Town Council Vacancy.
1. Staff Report re filling Council vacancy 080526.pdf
10. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
1. Councilmember Reports.pdf
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.