Town Council - October 21, 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. INTRODUCTIONS
5.1 Introduce new Airport Maintenance Coordinator William DesBrosses.
5.2 Introduce new Fleet Manager Larry Boardman.
5.3 Introduce new Revenue Specialist Natalie Marrone.
6. TOWN COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
6.1 Recognition of Recreation Manager Kat Kelly for ten years of service to the Town of Mammoth Lakes.
6.2 Approve the proclamation declaring October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
1. Domestic Violence Awareness Month.pdf
6.3 Approve the proclamation declaring October 21, 2026 as Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day.
1. Chamber of Commerce Day.pdf
7. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
7.1 Flock Safety Update 2026.
1. Flock Safety Update 2026.pdf
2. Mammoth Lakes PD - Flock Update 2026 for Town Council.pdf
7.2 Housing Programs Update.
1. Action Sheet - Housing Programs Update.pdf
2. Presentation-Housing Programs Update.pdf
8. REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS AND/OR DEPARTMENTS (AS NEEDED)
8.1 Town of Mammoth Lakes Social Media Report for September 2026.
1. TOML Social Media Report September 2026.pdf
8.2 October 2026 Public Works Engineering CIP Update.
1. October 2026 PW Engineering CIP Update.pdf
9. CONSENT AGENDA
9.1 Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of September 16, 2026.
1. September 16, 2026 Minutes.pdf
9.2 Adopt the resolution approving an amended Conflict of Interest Code.
1. Action Sheet - conflict of interest code update.pdf
2. R26- local conflict of interest.pdf
9.3 Update and Request Approval for Continuing Emergency Contract Work at Mammoth Yosemite Airport.
1. Request Approval for Continuing Emergency Contract Work at Mammoth Yosemite Airport.pdf
2. R26-31.pdf
9.4 Authorize the Town Manager to execute a professional services agreement with Ascent Environmental, Inc. for preparation of the Town’s 7th Cycle Housing Element update.
1. Staff Report - Consultant Contract for 7th Cycle Housing Element.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Professional Services Agrmt - Ascent.pdf
9.5 Accept Check Register 9/17/26 in the amount of $1,168,204.30. Accept Check Register 9/24/26 in the amount of $807,950.93. Accept Check Register 9/28/26 in the amount of $236,025.00. Accept Check Register 10/1/26 in the amount of $851,773.85. Accept Check
1. Check Register 09172026.pdf
2. Check Register 09242026.pdf
3. Check Register 09282026.pdf
4. Check Register 10012026.pdf
5. Check Register 10082026.pdf
Register 10/8/26 in the amount of $918,652.94.
10. 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.
10.1 Hold a public hearing to consider a grant application and planned activities for the State Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Program.
1. Action Sheet - PLHA Downpayment Assistance Program.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Resolution authorizing PLHA Program application.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - 2024-2028 PLHA Plan.pdf
4. Attachment 3 - PLHA Reuse Plan.pdf
10.2 Hold a public hearing to discuss expenditures and accomplishments of the Town’s 2021 Community Development Block Grant (21-CDBG-HA-00015).
1. Staff Report - CDBG Closeout for the Access Apartments project.pdf
2. Presentation - CDBG Grant Close Out (21-CDBG-HA-00015).pdf
10.3 Hold a public hearing under the Tax and Equity Fiscal Responsibility Act (“TEFRA”) in connection with the proposed issuance of revenue bonds by the California Municipal Finance Authority (the “CMFA”) for the rehabilitation of four existing Mammoth Lakes
1. Staff Report - TEFRA Hearing for ML Family Apts Rehab.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - TEFRA Resolution - ML Family Apts Rehab.pdf Family apartment projects within Mammoth Lakes.
11. POLICY MATTERS
11.1 Appeal of TOT/TBID penalties and interest by Michael Cisneros.
1. TOT Appeal Darlene.pdf
2. Darlene Appeal Letter.pdf
3. Mammoth_Lakes_Council_Appeal_FINAL_Exhibits_Oct21_2026.pdf
11.2 Receive and discuss the draft 2026 Affordable Housing Impact Fee Nexus Study.
1. Staff Report - 2026 Housing Fee Nexus Study.pdf
2. 2026 Housing Fee Nexus Study.pdf
11.3 Waive the reading and introduce by title only the ordinance amending Municipal Code Chapter 8.14 Solid Waste Recycling.
1. MC 8.14 Update .pdf
2. OR 26-XX Chapter 8.14.pdf
3. Chapter 8.14 update .pdf
11.4 Town of Mammoth Lakes priorities for the Fiscal Year 26/27 Inyo National Forest Program of Work.
1. Town of Mammoth Lakes priorities for the FY26-27 Inyo National Forest Program of Work.pdf
2. FY2627_InyoPOW.pdf
12. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
1. Councilmember Reports.pdf
Informational reports from Councilmember representatives on committees, commissions, and organizations; general reports on Councilmember activities.
13. REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
14. ADJOURNMENT
The Town Council will adjourn to a regular meeting to be held on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.