Town Council - January 07, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 4:04 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 437 Old Mammoth Road, Suite Z, Mammoth Lakes.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pat Foster led the flag salute.
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.
Mayor Rice called for a moment of silence for the community's recent loss.
Bob, resident of Lakeview Boulevard, spoke about illegal parking issues in his neighborhood and asked for parking fines to be increased.
Patrick Bernard, representing Snowbird HOA, spoke about the Canyon Lodge parking crisis and asked for a future agenda item regarding this issue.
Councilmember Wentworth requested that staff agendize an item regarding parking issues at a future meeting.
Brianna Goico, President & CEO of the Mammoth Lakes Chamber of Commerce, gave an update regarding current Chamber activities. Ms. Goico introduced new Membership Manager Earl Pingle.
Betsy Truax, Mammoth Lakes Tourism (MLT) Vice President of Community Engagement, gave an update regarding current MLT activities.
4. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
Opportunity to add urgency items pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2(b)2, if necessary.
There were no additions to the agenda.
5. REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS AND/OR DEPARTMENTS (AS NEEDED) Office of Outdoor Recreation Manager Lawson Reif gave an update regarding grooming. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
Police Chief Dan Casabian gave an update regarding parking issues in the last two weeks.
Public Works Director Haislip Hayes gave an update regarding current public works activities. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
Parks and Recreation Director Stuart Brown gave an update regarding current parks and recreation activities. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
6. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
6.1 2024-25 First 5 Mono Evaluation Findings presented by Molly DesBaillets, Executive Director of First 5 Mono County.
1. 24-25 F5MC Evaluation Presentation.pdf
2. Evaluation Results 2024-25.pdf
Ms. DesBaillets gave a presentation outlining the 2024-25 First 5 Mono Evaluation Findings. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by
Mayor Pro Tem Brent Truax
Seconded by
Councilmember Chris Bubser
Approve the Consent Agenda.
For (5)
Councilmember Bill Sauser, Councilmember John Wentworth, Councilmember Chris Bubser, Mayor Amanda Rice, and Mayor Pro Tem Brent Truax Carried (5 to 0)
7.1 Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of December 17, 2025.
1. December 17, 2025 Minutes.pdf
7.2 Accept Check Register 12/4/25 in the amount of $481,650.90. Accept Check Register 12/11/25 in the amount of $1,006,111.95. Accept Check Register 12/18/25 in the amount of $1,968,341.03.
1. Check register 12042025.pdf
2. Check Register 12112025.pdf
3. Check Register 12182025.pdf
8. POLICY MATTERS
8.1 Discuss Final Review and Adopt Town Council Priorities for 2026.
1. 2026 Priorities - Final Adoption.pdf
2. Presentation.pdf
Town Manager Rob Patterson gave a presentation outlining the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
Moved by
Councilmember John Wentworth
Seconded by
Councilmember Bill Sauser
Adopt Town Council Strategic Priorities for 2026, including any
suggested edits discussed during
January 7,
2026,
meeting.
For (5)
Councilmember Bill Sauser, Councilmember John Wentworth, Councilmember Chris Bubser, Mayor Amanda Rice, and Mayor Pro Tem Brent Truax Carried (5 to 0)
8.2 Staff Adjustments – Mid-year review FY25-26.
1. Mid-year staff update.pdf
Town Manager Rob Patterson outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
CONSENSUS:
The Town Council approved the staff suggested updates to Town staffing.
9. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
1. Councilmember Reports.pdf
Informational reports from Councilmember representatives on committees, commissions, and organizations; general reports on Councilmember activities.
There was discussion among members of Council regarding events and behavior that occurred during the holiday season.
Mayor Rice attended the Chamber's Women in Business, the Night of Lights, and the New Year's Eve Fireworks at the Village.
10. CLOSED SESSION
10.1 Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6.(a), Conference with Labor Negotiators, the Town Council will meet with its representatives, Town Manager Rob Patterson, Community and Economic Development Director Nolan Bobroff, Human Resources Manager Amanda Pelham, and Jack Hughes, Partner with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore, with respect to the following Employee Organizations: Mammoth Lakes Police Officers Association.
At 6:00 p.m. the Mayor announced that the Council would be entering into closed session for the purposes as stated in the agenda.
11. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION TAKEN AFTER CLOSED SESSION
The Council reconvened from closed session at 6:20 p.m. and announced that there was no reportable action taken.
12. ADJOURNMENT
The Town Council will adjourn to a regular meeting to be held on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
The Council adjourned the meeting at 6:20 p.m.
13. MAMMOTH LAKES MUNICIPAL SERVICE CORPORATION ANNUAL MEETING
1. Agenda.pdf
2. Agenda Item 2 - Annual Report.pdf
3. Agenda Item 3 - Minutes.pdf
The Town Council held its annual meeting of the Mammoth Lakes Municipal Service Corporation after the regular meeting of the Town Council.