Town Council - March 04, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 437 Old Mammoth Road, Suite Z, Mammoth Lakes.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Town Clerk Jamie Gray 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.
Brianna Goico, President & CEO of the Mammoth Lakes Chamber of Commerce, gave an update regarding current Chamber 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. TOWN COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
5.1 Approve the proclamation declaring March, 2026 as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month.
1. Multiple Sclerosis Month.pdf
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Mel Livermont, National MS Society Ambassador, spoke in support of the proposed proclamation.
Mayor Rice read the proposed proclamation.
Moved by
Councilmember Chris Bubser
Seconded by
Councilmember Bill Sauser
Approve the proclamation declaring March, 2026 as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month.
For (5)
Councilmember Bill Sauser, Councilmember John Wentworth, Councilmember Chris Bubser, Mayor Amanda Rice, and Mayor Pro Tem Brent Truax Carried (5 to 0)
5.2 Recognize promotion of Soibian Spring to Airport Manager.
Town Manager Rob Patterson congratulated Ms. Spring on her promotion.
6. REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS AND/OR DEPARTMENTS (AS NEEDED) Parks and Recreation Director Stuart Brown gave an update regarding current parks and recreation activities. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
Sustainability Coordinator Emily Zujewski distributed the new reusable aluminum water bottles for special events. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
Councilmember Wentworth asked about winter access signage at the Sherwins and Office of Outdoor Recreation Manager Lawson Reif responded.
7. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
7.1 Mammoth Lakes Performing Arts Foundation Update.
1. MLPAF Staff Report.pdf
2. MLPAF Annual Report Letter.pdf
3. MLPAF Annual Presentation.pdf
Jo Bacon, Mammoth Lakes Performing Arts Foundation, gave a presentation regarding the Foundation's annual report of activities. There was discussion among members of Council and Ms. Bacon.
7.2 2026 Eastern Sierra Transit Authority (ESTA) Operations and Administration Update.
1. 2026 Eastern Sierra Transit Authority Operations and Administration Update.pdf
2. ESTA Executive Directors Report.pdf
This item was taken out of order.
Phil Moores, Executive Director of the Eastern Sierra Transit Authority (ESTA), outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council and Mr. Moores.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Eric Clark, Mammoth Mountain, said he agreed to meet regarding earlier bus hours.
8. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
8.1 Mammoth Crossing Concept Review Application Status Update and Presentation.
1. Mammoth Crossing Concept Review Application Update and Presentation.pdf
2. Mammoth Crossing - Presentation Slides.pdf
Senior Planner Kim Cooke outlined the information in the staff report.
Mark Carney, representing Mammoth Crossing applicant, kicked off the concept review discussion for the Mammoth Crossing Project.
Bobby Laughlin, applicant, thanked the Council for their time and feedback.
John Ashworth, project architect, gave a presentation outlining the proposed project. There was discussion among members of Council and the applicant staff.
8.2 Receive a presentation on the Town’s For-Sale Workforce Housing Guidelines.
1. Staff Report - For-Sale Housing Guidelines.pdf
2. Presentation - For-Sale Workforce Housing Guidelines.pdf
3. TOML-ForSaleGuidelines-(2026-02-01).pdf
Housing Manager Marcus Sproll outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
8.3 Presentation on the Meridian-Minaret Roundabout.
1. Presentation on the Meridian-Minaret Roundabout.pdf
Public Works Director Haislip Hayes outlined the information in the staff report.
Sean Houck, Kimley-Horn, gave a presentation regarding the proposed roundabout at Minaret Road and Meridian Boulevard. There was discussion among members of Council, Mr. Houck, and staff.
9. CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by
Councilmember John Wentworth
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)
9.1 Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of February 18, 2026.
1. February 18, 2026 Minutes.pdf
9.2 Accept Check Register 2/5/26 in the amount of $1,072,878.99. Accept Check Register 2/12/26 in the amount of $924,892.55. Accept Check Register 2/13/26 in the amount of $15,569.88. Accept Check Register 2/26/26 in the amount of $673,768.32.
1. Check Register 02052026.pdf
2. Check Register 02122026.pdf
3. Check Register 02132026.pdf
4. Check Register 02262026.pdf
10. POLICY MATTERS
10.1 2026 Youth Sports Funding Award.
1. Staff Report.pdf
The Mayor called a recess at 6:23 p.m. and the Council reconvened at 6:32 p.m.
Parks and Recreation Director Stuart Brown 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
Award $49,000 of Town and Mono County funds to nine non-profit, self-sustaining youth sports organizations to provide enhanced programing or to foster greater participation from low-income residents.
For (5)
Councilmember Bill Sauser, Councilmember John Wentworth, Councilmember Chris Bubser, Mayor Amanda Rice, and Mayor Pro Tem Brent Truax Carried (5 to 0)
10.2 Consider amendments to Town of Mammoth Lakes Municipal Code Chapters 3.12, Transient Occupancy Tax, and 5.32, Transient Rentals of Residential Units.
1. Action Sheet - Municipal Code Ch 3.12 and 5.32 Updates.pdf
2. Ordinance.pdf
Housing Manager Marcus Sproll outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
Moved by
Councilmember John Wentworth
Seconded by
Councilmember Chris Bubser
Waive the reading and introduce by title only the ordinance amending Town of Mammoth Lakes Municipal Code Chapters 3.12, Transient Occupancy Tax, and 5.32, Transient Rentals of Residential Units.
For (5)
Councilmember Bill Sauser, Councilmember John Wentworth, Councilmember Chris Bubser, Mayor Amanda Rice, and Mayor Pro Tem Brent Truax Carried (5 to 0)
11. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
1. Councilmember Reports.pdf
Informational reports from Councilmember representatives on committees, commissions, and organizations; general reports on Councilmember activities.
Councilmember Sauser wished Town Manager Rob Patterson a belated happy birthday.
Mayor Pro Tem Truax spoke about the Mammoth Lakes Recreation annual report. He announced that Byng Hunt had passed away and offered his sympathies to his family.
Councilmember Bubser announced that Wilma Wheeler had passed away.
Mayor Pro Tem Truax congratulated Kate Gray on her top ten finish in the Olympics.
Mayor Rice attended the Eastern Sierra Community Housing Board meeting.
12. CLOSED SESSION
At 6:53 p.m. the Mayor announced that the Council would be entering into closed session for the purposes as stated in the agenda.
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: APN: 035-010-052
Agency Negotiators: Rob Patterson, Nolan Bobroff, and Marcus Sproll Negotiating Parties: Town of Mammoth Lakes and Mammoth Lakes Foundation Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment.
12.2 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: APN: 035-290-001-000/1730 Tavern Road
Agency Negotiators: Rob Patterson, Nolan Bobroff, and Haislip Hayes Negotiating Parties: Town of Mammoth Lakes and Mammoth Unified School District Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment.
12.3 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 General Employees Association, Mammoth Lakes Management Employees Association, and the Mammoth Lakes Public Works Employees Association.
13. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION TAKEN AFTER CLOSED SESSION
The Council reconvened from closed session at 8:30 p.m. and announced that there was no reportable action taken.
14. ADJOURNMENT
The Town Council will adjourn to a regular meeting to be held on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
The Council adjourned the meeting at 8:30 p.m.