The Mammoth Lakes Town Council addressed several key community issues at its meeting on October 21, 2026, including significant actions on housing, local finance, and environmental priorities.
TheCouncil held a public hearing and adopted a resolution approving a grant application to the State HCD for the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Program for the 2024-2028 funding cycle. Additionally, the Town's 2024-2028 PLHA Plan received approval. In another public hearing, the Council discussed the expenditures and accomplishments of the Town’s 2021 Community Development Block Grant. Further addressing local housing needs, the Town Council approved a resolution for the issuance of Bonds by the California Municipal Finance Authority (CMFA) benefiting WDV Mammoth Lakes, LP. This financing aims to support the rehabilitation of four existing Mammoth Lakes Family apartment projects. The Council also reviewed the DRAFT 2026 Affordable Housing Impact Fee Nexus Study, providing staff with recommendations on potential modifications to current housing fees or the housing mitigation ordinance.
During the meeting, the Town Council considered an appeal from Michael Cisneros regarding Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) and Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID) penalties and interest. Following a finding of noncompliance with the Town of Mammoth Lakes Municipal Code for non-remittance of taxable revenue over a three-year period, the Council upheld the penalties and interest totaling $7,854.39. In other business, the Council introduced by title only an ordinance amending Municipal Code Chapter 8.14 concerning Solid Waste Recycling, waiving a full reading.
The Town Council also reviewed and approved the Town of Mammoth Lakes Priorities for the Fiscal Year 2026/27 Inyo National Forest Program of Work, reflecting local government input on regional environmental management.
Community members can mark their calendars for several upcoming events and services. The annual Halloween Party and Haunted Ice Rink will take place on Friday, October 30, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at LA Kings Ice Mammoth Lakes. This family-friendly event is free for members and $5.00 for non-members, offering carnival-style games, a costume contest, and skate rentals while supplies last.
A Parks and Recreation Membership Sale is currently underway, offering a 50% in-person discount on annual or monthly memberships. This discount is available at the Community Recreation Center from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily, until October 31, 2026.
For those interested in adult fitness, spaces are available in Adult Gymnastics on Mondays from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., running from October 26 to December 7, 2026. Online registration is now open for Adult Volleyball and Soccer seasons, both scheduled to start in early January 2027. Younger residents can register for the Little Ballers program, which focuses on basic basketball skills with coach Gail. This program is offered on Tuesdays between November 3 and December 8.
The next Community Coffee session is scheduled for Thursday, October 29, at 8:30 a.m. via Zoom. Dawn Johnson, Warning Coordination Meteorologist for the NOAA/National Weather Service Reno office, will present a winter weather outlook, including expectations for this winter’s “Super” El Niño. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions, followed by a brief presentation from the Town on winter preparedness and how to stay informed. Café Crepe is this month’s featured coffee shop.
Vons Pharmacy will host a special Fall vaccine clinic on Friday, November 6, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Residents can schedule appointments online for FLU, COVID, and other immunizations during this event.
Looking ahead, the application process for the 2027 Mammoth Lakes Tourism Special Events Funding opens on Friday, November 13, and will close on Monday, December 14, at 5:00 p.m.
