Town Council - March 18, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Councilmember John Wentworth participated in the meeting remotely from the Sonora Inn at 160 S Washington Street, Sonora, CA.
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
Brianna Goico 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.
Magnolia Barra, Team Manager for U14 Mammoth Stars, announced the team's season accomplishments.
Jenna Lavender, Team Manager for U10 Mammoth Stars, announced the team's season accomplishments and improvements since last season.
Brianna Goico, President & CEO of the Mammoth Lakes Chamber of Commerce, gave an update regarding current Chamber activities.
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) Town Manager Rob Patterson outlined the timeline for the proposed Mammoth Crossing project. There was discussion among members of Council.
Community and Economic Development Director Nolan Bobroff gave an update regarding the development of a plan to address community needs in the North Village area. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
Airport Manager Soibian Spring gave an update regarding the proposed multi-purpose building project at the Airport.
Parks and Recreation Director Stuart Brown gave an update regarding current parks and recreation activities. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
5.1 Town of Mammoth Lakes Social Media Report for February 2026.
1. TOML Social Media Report February 2026.pdf
Town Manager Rob Patterson and Communications Consultant Lara Kaylor outlined the information in the Social Media Report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
5.2 March 2026 Public Works Engineering CIP Update.
1. March 2026 PW Engineering CIP Update.pdf
6. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
6.1 2025 Mammoth Disposal Annual Report.
1. 2025 Mammoth Disposal Annual Report.pdf
2. MD_Year in Review2025.pdf
Cassidy Moyer, Sustainability Coordinator for Mammoth Disposal, gave a presentation outlining the information in the Mammoth Disposal Annual Report. There was discussion among members of Council and Ms. Moyer.
7. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
7.1 Presentation of Energy Resilience Action Plan.
1. Presentation of Energy Resilience Action Plan.pdf
2. ERAP TC Presentation 3.18.2026.pdf
Facilities and Asset Manager Riley Griesenbeck gave a presentation regarding the Town's Energy Resilience Action Plan. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Pam Bold, High Sierra Energy Foundation, said that she was hoping they would get incentives to replace propane.
7.2 Mammoth Yosemite Airport Fire Base Concept Update.
1. Fire Base Update.pdf
2. 03.18.2026 Airport TC Staff Report .pdf
3. Fire Base Concept Update.pdf
Airport Manager Soibian Spring gave a presentation outlining the Mammoth Yosemite Airport Fire Base Concept. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
8. CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by
Councilmember Chris Bubser
Seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem Brent Truax
Approve the Consent Agenda with Mayor Rice recused on Agenda Items 8.5 and 8.7. due to a lease agreement and owning property For (5)
Councilmember Bill Sauser, Councilmember John Wentworth, Councilmember Chris Bubser, Mayor Amanda Rice, and Mayor Pro Tem Brent Truax Carried (5 to 0)
8.1 Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of March 4, 2026.
1. March 4, 2026 Minutes.pdf
8.2 Accept the Project Closeout Report for the Emergency Aboveground Waste Oil Tank Installation Project.
1. Project Closeout Report for the Above Ground Waste Oil Tank Installation.pdf
8.3 Adopt the Resolution Initiating the Proceedings to Levy Assessment, Resolution of Intention to Levy and Collect Annual Assessments within Assessment District 93-1 (Juniper Ridge) for Fiscal Year 2026/27, and Resolution Approving the Annual Report and
1. Adopt Resolutions related to the Levy of Annual Assessment for AD 93-1 and set public hearing for April 15, 2026.pdf
2. Reso Juniper Initiating Proceedings.pdf
3. Reso Juniper Intent to Levy.pdf
4. Reso Juniper ApprEngRpt.pdf
5. Mammoth_Juniper Ridge_FY 26-27_Engineer's Report.pdf setting the time and place for the public hearing on April 15, 2026.
8.4 Adopt the Resolution of Intention to Levy and Collect Annual Assessments within Assessment District 93-4 (The Bluffs) Maintenance District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2026/27, approve the Annual Report, and set the time and place for the public hearing on April
1. Adopt Resolution related to the Levy of Annual Assessment for AD 93-4 and set public hearing for April 15, 2026.pdf
2. Reso Bluffs ApprEngRpt.pdf
3. Mammoth_Bluffs_FY 2026-27 Engineers Report.pdf
15, 2026.
8.5 Adopt the Resolution of Intention to Levy and Collect Annual Assessments within the Benefit Assessment District 2002-01 (Old Mammoth Road) for the Fiscal Year 2026/27, approve the Annual Report, and set the time and place for the public hearing on April
1. Adopt Resolution related to the Levy of Annual Assessment for BAD 2002-1 and set public hearing for April 15, 2026.pdf
2. Reso OMR ApprEngRpt.pdf
3. Mammoth_Old Mammoth Road_FY 2026-27 Engineers Report.pdf 15, 2026.
8.6 Adopt the Resolution of Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments within Benefit Assessment District 2002-02 (North Village) for the Fiscal Year 2026/27, approve the Annual Report, and set the time and place for the public hearing on April 15, 2026.
1. Adopt Resolution related to the Levy of Annual Assessment for BAD 2002-2 and set public hearing for April 15, 2026.pdf
2. Reso NVillage ApprEngRpt.pdf
3. Mammoth_North Village_FY 2026-27 Engineers Report.pdf
8.7 Adopt Resolution of Intention to Levy and Collect Annual Assessments within Assessment District 2014-1 (Mammoth View) for the Fiscal Year 2026/27, approve the Annual Report, and set the time and place for the public hearing on April 15, 2026.
1. Adopt Resolution related to the Levy of Annual Assessment for BAD 2014-1 and set public hearing for April 15, 2026.pdf
2. Reso MammothView ApprEngRpt.pdf
3. Mammoth_Mammoth View BAD_FY 26-27 Engineers Report.pdf
8.8 Waive the reading and adopt 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.
1. Amendments to Municipal Code Chapters 3.12 and 5.32.pdf
2. Ordinance 26-02.pdf
8.9 Direct staff to schedule the interviews of the Building Advisory Committee/Board of Appeals applicants on April 1, 2026 starting at 2:50 p.m.
1. BOA BAC Interviews.pdf
2. Michael Britton Application.pdf
3. Joshua Graef Application.pdf
4. William Harder Application.pdf
5. Genevieve Liang Application.pdf
8.10 Accept Check Register 3/5/26 in the amount of $2,628,347.40. Accept Check Register 3/12/26 in the amount of $551,944.98.
1. 03052026 Check Register.pdf
2. 03122026 Check Register.pdf
9. 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.
9.1 2026/27 Parks and Recreation Department Fee Schedule Amendments.
1. Staff Report.pdf
2. Resolution.pdf
3. Exhibit B.pdf
4. 2026-27 Parks and Recreation Fee Schedule Presentation__TC_3-18-2026.pdf The Mayor opened the public hearing at 5:57 p.m.
Parks and Recreation Director Stuart Brown outlined the information in the staff report.
With no members of the public coming forward to speak, the Mayor closed the public hearing at 6:14 p.m.
Moved by
Mayor Pro Tem Brent Truax
Seconded by
Councilmember Chris Bubser
Adopt the resolution approving the 2026/27 Parks and Recreation Department fee schedule amendments as presented in Exhibit B.
For (5)
Councilmember Bill Sauser, Councilmember John Wentworth, Councilmember Chris Bubser, Mayor Amanda Rice, and Mayor Pro Tem Brent Truax Carried (5 to 0)
9.2 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 Kingfisher II Apartment Affordable Housing
1. Action Sheet - TEFRA Hearing on the Kingfisher 2.pdf
2. Staff Report - TEFRA Hearing on the Kingfisher II.pdf
3. Attachment 1 - TEFRA Resolution - Kingfisher II.pdf
Project.
The Mayor opened the public hearing at 6:14 p.m.
Community and Economic Development Director Nolan Bobroff outlined the information in the staff report.
With no members of the public coming forward to speak, the Mayor closed the public hearing at 6:17 p.m.
Moved by
Councilmember Chris Bubser
Seconded by
Councilmember Bill Sauser
Adopt the resolution approving the issuance of the Bonds by the California Municipal Finance Authority (CMFA) for the benefit of Mammoth Lakes Pacific Associates II
, a California Limited Partnership (the “Borrower”), a partnership of which Pacific West Communities, Inc. (the “Developer”) or a related person to the Developer is the general partner, to provide for the financing of the Kingfisher II
Apartment Affordable Housing Project, such adoption is solely for the purposes of satisfying the requirements of TEFRA, the Code, and California Government Code §6500 (and following).
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. POLICY MATTERS
10.1 Approve Resolution to Adopt the Security Camera Policy.
1. Approve Resolution Adopting Security Camera Policy.pdf
2. Resolution 26-_Adopt Security Camera Policy updated.pdf Facilities and Asset Manager Riley Griesenbeck 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 Chris Bubser
Approve the resolution adopting the Town’s Security Camera Policy.
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 a funding increase for the Lease to Locals Program.
1. Lease to Locals - Funding Request.pdf
2. Resolution - Lease to Locals Funding.pdf
3. Slide Deck - Lease to Locals Funding Increase Request.pdf Housing Manager Marcus Sproll outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council.
Moved by
Councilmember Chris Bubser
Seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem Brent Truax
Adopt the Resolution to
provide an additional $120,000 in
funding for the Lease to Locals Program
.
For (4)
Councilmember John Wentworth, Councilmember Chris Bubser, Mayor Amanda Rice, and Mayor Pro Tem Brent Truax Against (1)
Councilmember Bill Sauser
Carried (4 to 1)
10.3 Consider the Option Agreement for Termination of the Parcel Disposition and Development Agreement.
1. Parcel DDA Option Agreement.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Option Agreement to Terminate DDA.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Nov 5th Town Council Staff Report.pdf Community and Economic Development Director Nolan Bobroff outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
Moved by
Councilmember Chris Bubser
Seconded by
Councilmember Bill Sauser
Authorize the Town Manager to sign the Option
to Terminate the Parcel Disposition and Development Agreement and to reimburse Pacific West Communities, Inc $150,000 for costs related to the homeownership phase of the Parcel.
For (5)
Councilmember Bill Sauser, Councilmember John Wentworth, Councilmember Chris Bubser, Mayor Amanda Rice, and Mayor Pro Tem Brent Truax Carried (5 to 0)
10.4 Appointment of Town Council Representatives for Contract Negotiations with Mammoth Lakes Tourism.
1. Negotiation Appointments - MLT.pdf
Due to a conflict of interest, Mayor Pro Tem Truax recused himself and left the meeting at 6:36 p.m.
Town Manager Rob Patterson outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council.
Mayor Pro Tem Truax returned to the meeting at 6:42 p.m.
Moved by
Councilmember Bill Sauser
Seconded by
Councilmember John Wentworth
Appoint Councilmember Wentworth and Councilmember Bubser to represent the Town’s interest in contract renewal negotiations with Mammoth Lakes Tourism (MLT).
For (4)
Councilmember Bill Sauser, Councilmember John Wentworth, Councilmember Chris Bubser, and Mayor Amanda Rice Conflict (1)
Mayor Pro Tem Brent Truax
Carried (4 to 0)
10.5 Appointment of Town Council Representatives for Contract Negotiations with Mammoth Lakes Recreation.
1. Negotiation Appointments - MLR.pdf
Town Manager Rob Patterson outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
Moved by
Councilmember Chris Bubser
Seconded by
Councilmember John Wentworth
Appoint Mayor Pro Tem Truax and Councilmember Sauser to represent the Town’s interest in contract renewal negotiations with Mammoth Lakes Recreation
(ML
R
).
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.
Mayor Pro Tem Truax attended the Mammoth Lakes Recreation Board meeting.
Councilmember Wentworth attended the Governors Land Use and Climate Innovation ICARP Technical Advisory Committee meeting, the Eastern Sierra Council of Governments (ESCOG) meeting, and the Mammoth Lakes Tourism (MLT) Board meeting.
Councilmember Bubser attended the ESCOG meeting and Eastern Sierra Transit Authority (ESTA) meetings.
Councilmember Sauser attended the Local Transportation Commission (LTC) meeting and an ESTA meeting.
12. CLOSED SESSION
At 6:56 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 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.
12.2 Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957, the Council will hold a conference to consider evaluation of a public employee: Town Manager.
13. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION TAKEN AFTER CLOSED SESSION
The Council reconvened from closed session at 8:25 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, April 1, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
The Council adjourned the meeting at 8:25 p.m.