Town Council - April 15, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 4:02 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 437 Old Mammoth Road, Suite Z, Mammoth Lakes.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Sergeant Heilman 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.
There were no public comments given at this time.
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. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
5.1 Approve the proclamation declaring April 2026 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in the Town of Mammoth Lakes.
1. Sexual assault awareness month.pdf
Mayor Pro Tem Truax read the proposed proclamation.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
The Program Coordinator for Wild Iris announced that they had opened a full time office in Mammoth, and thanked the Town for their support.
Moved by
Councilmember Chris Bubser
Seconded by
Councilmember Bill Sauser
Approve the proclamation declaring April 2026 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in the Town of Mammoth Lakes.
For (4)
Councilmember Bill Sauser, Councilmember John Wentworth, Councilmember Chris Bubser, and Mayor Pro Tem Brent Truax Absent (1)
Mayor Amanda Rice
Carried (4 to 0)
5.2 Recognition of Building Official Tom Perry for ten years of service to the Town of Mammoth Lakes.
Community and Economic Development Director Nolan Bobroff thanked Mr. Perry for his years of service.
6. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
6.1 Mammoth Lakes Chamber of Commerce Update presented by Brianna Goico, Mammoth Lakes Chamber of Commerce President & CEO.
1. Organization Update - Town Council 4.15.26 (1).pdf
Ms. Goico and Gina van Hest, Communications Manager, gave a presentation regarding the Chamber's Program Overview. There was discussion among members of Council and Ms. Goico.
7. REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS AND/OR DEPARTMENTS (AS NEEDED) Pat Foster, Board Chair of Mammoth Lakes Tourism (MLT), announced that MLT had chosen Brian Wright as their next President & CEO.
Tom Hodges, Board Chair of Eastern Sierra Community Housing, reported on the plan for replacing their executive director and the appointment of an interim executive director.
7.1 Town of Mammoth Lakes Social Media Report for March 2026.
1. TOML Social Media Report March 2026.pdf
7.2 April 2026 Public Works Engineering CIP Update.
1. April 2026 PW Engineering CIP Update.pdf
Councilmember Wentworth asked for an update regarding the Golden State Connect Project and Public Works Director Haislip Hayes responded.
8. CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Wentworth requested that Agenda Item 8.4 be removed from the consent agenda for separate discussion.
Moved by
Councilmember Chris Bubser
Seconded by
Councilmember Bill Sauser
Approve the Consent Agenda.
For (4)
Councilmember Bill Sauser, Councilmember John Wentworth, Councilmember Chris Bubser, and Mayor Pro Tem Brent Truax Absent (1)
Mayor Amanda Rice
Carried (4 to 0)
8.1 Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of April 1, 2026.
1. April 1, 2026 Minutes.pdf
8.2 Approve the resolution authorizing the sale of real property located at 1629 Majestic Pines Drive, Unit 91 in the Bigwood Condominium complex under the Town’s Housing Now! BRIDGE Program.
1. Bridge Program Sale - Bigwood Unit 91.pdf
2. TCResolution-BigwoodUnit91Sale.pdf
8.3 Approve the resolution authorizing the sale of the four townhome units located at 60 Joaquin Road under the Town’s Housing Now! Small Sites Program.
1. Small Sites Program Sale - Four Townhome Units at 60 Joaquin Road.pdf
2. Resolution - Sale of 60 Joaquin Rd Units.pdf
8.4 Approve the agreement with Whitebark Institute for Town funding FY25-26 for ($546,000) to ensure that high-priority fuel reduction activities can proceed to mitigate wildfire risk near the Town of Mammoth Lakes.
1. Whitebark FY25-26 Funding.pdf
2. Agreement - Whitebark - FY25-26 TOML Funding - v2.pdf This item was removed from the consent agenda for separate discussion.
Town Manager Rob Patterson outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Ryan Bobik, Whitebark Finance and Administration Director, spoke in support of the agreement.
Pat Foster, Board Chair of Mammoth Lakes Tourism (MLT), spoke in support of the Town's efforts towards wildfire prevention.
Moved by
Councilmember John Wentworth
Seconded by
Councilmember Chris Bubser
Approve the agreement with Whitebark Institute
, pending final legal review,
to perform
wildfire mitigation implementation and forest health activities under the Eastern Sierra Climate & Communities Resilience Project (ESCCRP).
For (4)
Councilmember Bill Sauser, Councilmember John Wentworth, Councilmember Chris Bubser, and Mayor Pro Tem Brent Truax Absent (1)
Mayor Amanda Rice
Carried (4 to 0)
8.5 Accept Check Register 4/2/26 in the amount of $1,200,782.74.
1. Check Register 04022026.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 Conduct the public hearing and adopt the Resolution ordering the levy and collection of assessments within Assessment District 93-1 (Juniper Ridge).
1. Public Hearing and adopt the Resolution ordering the levy and collection of assessments within Assessment District 93-1.pdf
2. Reso Juniper Confirming Assessment.pdf
3. Mammoth_Juniper Ridge_FY 26-27_Engineer's Report.pdf The Mayor Pro Tem opened the public hearing at 4:59 p.m.
Town Clerk Jamie Gray reported that no written protests had been received.
Public Works Director Haislip Hayes outlined the information in the staff report.
With no members of the public coming forward to speak, the Mayor Pro Tem closed the public hearing at 5:00 p.m.
Moved by
Councilmember John Wentworth
Seconded by
Councilmember Bill Sauser
A
dopt the resolution ordering the levy and collection of assessment s
within Assessment District 93-1 (Juniper Ridge) for the Fiscal Year 202 6 /2
7 .
For (4)
Councilmember Bill Sauser, Councilmember John Wentworth, Councilmember Chris Bubser, and Mayor Pro Tem Brent Truax Absent (1)
Mayor Amanda Rice
Carried (4 to 0)
9.2 Conduct the public hearing and adopt the Resolution ordering the levy and collection of assessments within Assessment District 93-4, Zone 1 (The Bluffs) – Maintenance District No.1.
1. Public Hearing and adopt the Resolution ordering the levy and collection of assessments within Assessment District 93-4.pdf
2. Reso Bluffs AuthLevy.pdf
3. Mammoth_Bluffs_FY 2026-27 Engineers Report.pdf
The Mayor Pro Tem opened the public hearing at 5:01 p.m.
Town Clerk Jamie Gray reported that no written protests had been received.
Public Works Director Haislip Hayes outlined the information in the staff report.
With no members of the public coming forward to speak, the Mayor Pro Tem closed the public hearing at 5:02 p.m.
Moved by
Councilmember John Wentworth
Seconded by
Councilmember Bill Sauser
A
dopt the resolution ordering the levy and collection of assessments within the Bluffs Assessment District No 93-4, Zone 1 for the Fiscal Year 202 6 /2
7 .
For (4)
Councilmember Bill Sauser, Councilmember John Wentworth, Councilmember Chris Bubser, and Mayor Pro Tem Brent Truax Absent (1)
Mayor Amanda Rice
Carried (4 to 0)
9.3 Conduct the public hearing and adopt the Resolution ordering the levy and collection of assessments within the special maintenance district Old Mammoth Road Benefit Assessment District No. 2002-1.
1. Public Hearing and adopt the Resolution to levy and collection of assessments within BAD No. 2002-1.pdf
2. Reso OMR AuthLevy.pdf
3. Mammoth_Old Mammoth Road_FY 2026-27 Engineers Report.pdf The Mayor Pro Tem opened the public hearing at 5:03 p.m.
Town Clerk Jamie Gray reported that no written protests had been received.
Public Works Director Haislip Hayes outlined the information in the staff report.
With no members of the public coming forward to speak, the Mayor Pro Tem closed the public hearing at 5:04 p.m.
Moved by
Councilmember John Wentworth
Seconded by
Councilmember Bill Sauser
A
dopt the resolution ordering the levy and collection of assessments within the Old Mammoth Road Benefit Assessment District No. 2002-1 for the Fiscal Year 202 6 /2
7 .
For (4)
Councilmember Bill Sauser, Councilmember John Wentworth, Councilmember Chris Bubser, and Mayor Pro Tem Brent Truax Absent (1)
Mayor Amanda Rice
Carried (4 to 0)
9.4 Conduct the public hearing and adopt the Resolution ordering the levy and collection of assessments within the special maintenance district North Village Benefit Assessment District No. 2002-2, Zone 1.
1. Public Hearing and adopt the Resolution to levy and collection of assessments within BAD No. 2002-2.pdf
2. Reso NVillage AuthLevy.pdf
3. Mammoth_North Village_FY 2026-27 Engineers Report.pdf The Mayor Pro Tem opened the public hearing at 5:05 p.m.
Town Clerk Jamie Gray reported that no written protests had been received.
Public Works Director Haislip Hayes outlined the information in the staff report.
With no members of the public coming forward to speak, the Mayor Pro Tem closed the public hearing at 5:07 p.m.
Moved by
Councilmember John Wentworth
Seconded by
Councilmember Chris Bubser
A
dopt the resolution ordering the levy and collection of assessments within special maintenance district North Village Benefit Assessment District No. 2002-02, Zone 1 for the Fiscal Year 202 6 /2
7 .
For (4)
Councilmember Bill Sauser, Councilmember John Wentworth, Councilmember Chris Bubser, and Mayor Pro Tem Brent Truax Absent (1)
Mayor Amanda Rice
Carried (4 to 0)
9.5 Conduct the public hearing and adopt the Resolution ordering the levy and collection of assessments within Benefit Assessment District No. 2014-1 (Mammoth View).
1. Public Hearing and adopt the Resolution ordering the levy and collection of assessments within BAD No. 2014-1.pdf
2. Reso MammothView AuthLevy.pdf
3. Mammoth_Mammoth View BAD_FY 26-27 Engineers Report.pdf The Mayor Pro Tem opened the public hearing at 5:07 p.m.
Town Clerk Jamie Gray reported that no written protests had been received.
Public Works Director Haislip Hayes outlined the information in the staff report.
With no members of the public coming forward to speak, the Mayor Pro Tem closed the public hearing at 5:08 p.m.
Moved by
Councilmember John Wentworth
Seconded by
Councilmember Chris Bubser
A
dopt the resolution ordering the levy and collection of assessments within the Mammoth View Benefit Assessment District No. 2014-1 for the Fiscal Year 202 6 /2
7 .
For (4)
Councilmember Bill Sauser, Councilmember John Wentworth, Councilmember Chris Bubser, and Mayor Pro Tem Brent Truax Absent (1)
Mayor Amanda Rice
Carried (4 to 0)
10. POLICY MATTERS
10.1 North Village Specific Plan (NVSP) Circulation Review.
1. North Village Specific Plan (NVSP) Circulation Review.pdf
2. Pat Agnitch Public Comment.pdf
Public Works Director Haislip Hayes and Community and Economic Development Director Nolan Bobroff gave a presentation outlining the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Tom Hodges, Mammoth Mountain VP of Planning and Development, said that he would like to participate in the work with the consultant.
Sandy Hogan outlined her concerns and suggestions for the circulation in the North Village area.
Moved by
Councilmember Bill Sauser
Seconded by
Councilmember John Wentworth
Authorize the Town Manager to execute a contract with NCE Consulting Engineers to facilitate the initial phase of a potential NVSP amendment that focuses on circulation.
For (4)
Councilmember Bill Sauser, Councilmember John Wentworth, Councilmember Chris Bubser, and Mayor Pro Tem Brent Truax Absent (1)
Mayor Amanda Rice
Carried (4 to 0)
10.2 Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget – General Fund Revenue Projections.
1. FY26-27 Budget - General Fund Revenue.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.
CONSENSUS:
The Town Council agreed with the proposed staff recommendations.
10.3 Annual evaluation of the Town Manager and consideration of merit pay adjustment.
1. TM Contract Amendment 2026.pdf
2. Patterson Robert - Second Amended Employment Agreement - example.pdf There was discussion among members of Council.
Moved by
Councilmember Chris Bubser
Seconded by
Councilmember Bill Sauser
Approve a merit increase to Town Manager Rob Patterson of 5 %, resulting in a
n annual
wage of $237,450.
For (4)
Councilmember Bill Sauser, Councilmember John Wentworth, Councilmember Chris Bubser, and Mayor Pro Tem Brent Truax Absent (1)
Mayor Amanda Rice
Carried (4 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 attended the retirement party for Eastern Sierra Transit Authority (ESTA) Executive Director Phil Moores, the Mammoth Trails Committee meeting, and the Local Transportation Commission (LTC) meeting.
Councilmember Bubser attended the retirement party for Phil Moores and the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) meeting.
Councilmember Wentworth attended the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan Kickoff meeting, the California Jobs First Industry Insights on Investment Conference, and the Mammoth Lakes Tourism (MLT) Board meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Truax attended the LTC meeting and the LAFCO meeting.
12. ADJOURNMENT
The Town Council will adjourn to a special meeting to be held on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.
The Council adjourned the meeting at 6:03 p.m.