Town Council - May 20, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Councilmember Wentworth participated in the meeting remotely from the Hyatt Regency Sacramento located at 1209 L Street, Sacramento, CA, 95814.
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
John Mendel 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 Clamber of Commerce, gave an update regarding current Chamber activities. She reported about feedback she had received from business owners regarding the letter the Town sent out regarding violations of the sign code.
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. WORKSHOP
5.1 Joint workshop with the Board of Mammoth Lakes Tourism.
1. 2026-2027 MLT Draft Deliverables _.pdf
2. Resident Sentiment Study.pdf
Mammoth Lakes Tourism (MLT) Board Member Marybeth Ericson, Secretary John Mendel, and President Pat Foster were in attendance.
Chair Foster introduced the new MLT President and CEO Brian Wright and announced that MLT's new ad campaign would be introduced at a meeting tomorrow night at Gomez's Restaurant.
Sarah Winters, MLT Vice President of Marketing, and Town Manager Rob Patterson outlined the information in the 2026-27 MLT Draft Deliverables. There was discussion among members of the Council, the MLT Board, and staff.
Betsy Truax, MLT Vice President of Community Engagement, gave a presentation outlining the Resident Sentiment Survey. There was discussion among members of the Council, the MLT Board, and staff.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Ulla-Britt Libre, The Sheet, asked questions regarding diversity and Ms. Winters responded.
Stacy Corless gave an update regarding the Destination Stewardship Plan for the Town of Mammoth Lakes.
The Mayor called a recess at 5:09 p.m. and the Council reconvened at 5:15 p.m.
6. REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS AND/OR DEPARTMENTS (AS NEEDED) Town Manager Rob Patterson presented last quarter's Spirit of Mammoth Award to Outdoor Recreation Program Manager Gretchen Haselbauer.
Community and Economic Development Director Nolan Bobroff gave an update regarding the Town's efforts to combat the illegal signage in Town. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
Airport Manager Soibian Spring gave an update regarding current Airport activities. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
Kim Anaclerio, Executive Director of Mammoth Lakes Recreation (MLR), gave an update regarding current MLR activities.
Office of Outdoor Recreation Manager Lawson Reif gave an update regarding the Scenic Loop closure.
6.1 Town of Mammoth Lakes Social Media Report for April 2026.
1. TOML Social Media Report April 2026.pdf
6.2 May 2026 Public Works Engineering CIP Update.
1. May 2026 PW Engineering CIP Update.pdf
7. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
7.1 Receive a presentation on Financing Middle-Income Rental Housing.
1. Financing Middle-Income Rental Housing.pdf
2. FinancingMiddleIncomeHousing-Council-5-20-26.pdf
Housing Manager Marcus Sproll gave a presentation outlining the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
8. CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by
Councilmember Bill Sauser
Seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem Brent Truax
Approve the Consent Agenda.
For (4)
Councilmember Bill Sauser, Councilmember John Wentworth, Mayor Amanda Rice, and Mayor Pro Tem Brent Truax Absent (1)
Councilmember Chris Bubser
Carried (4 to 0)
8.1 Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of May 6, 2026.
1. May 6, 2026 Minutes.pdf
8.2 Authorize the Town Manager to sign the Mammoth Unified School District (MUSD) and Town of Mammoth Lakes (TOML) Letter of Intent and Offer to Negotiate Exchange of Properties and the Access Agreement.
1. MUSD-TOML Property Transfer Letter of Intent.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Letter of Intent for Exchange of Properties.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Access Agreement.pdf
8.3 Adopt the resolution authorizing the temporary closure of certain Town roads for special events.
1. Resolution for Temporary Road Closures.pdf
8.4 Accept Check Register 5/7/26 in the amount of $1,082,990.40. Accept Check Register 5/8/26 in the amount of $337,921.26. Accept Check Register 5/14/26 in the amount of $1,560,804.67.
1. Check Register 05072026.pdf
2. Check Register 05082026.pdf
3. Check Register 05142026.pdf
9. POLICY MATTERS
9.1 Waive the reading and introduce by title only the ordinance adopting Municipal Code 8.40 regarding aquatic invasive species.
1. Waive by reading and adopt by title only the ordinance adopting municipal code chapter 8.40 regarding invasive species.pdf
2. Ordinance re aquatic invasive species inspections 051226.pdf
3. Mono County Golden Mussels Ordinance.pdf
Office of Outdoor Recreation Manager Lawson Reif and Town Attorney Andrew Morris outlined the information in the proposed ordinance. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
Moved by
Councilmember Bill Sauser
Seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem Brent Truax
Waive the reading and introduce by title only the ordinance adopting Municipal Code 8.40 regarding aquatic invasive species.
For (4)
Councilmember Bill Sauser, Councilmember John Wentworth, Mayor Amanda Rice, and Mayor Pro Tem Brent Truax Absent (1)
Councilmember Chris Bubser
Carried (4 to 0)
9.2 Fiscal Year 26-27 Preliminary (Department Requested) Budget Presentation.
1. Preliminary Budget FY26-27.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.
9.3 Review and Approve Recruitment Incentives to Hire Police Officer via Lateral Transfer.
1. Recruitment Incentives.pdf
Town Manager Rob Patterson outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
Moved by
Councilmember Bill Sauser
Seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem Brent Truax
Approve suggested improvements to recruitment incentives used to fill vacant Police Officer positions via lateral transfer.
For (4)
Councilmember Bill Sauser, Councilmember John Wentworth, Mayor Amanda Rice, and Mayor Pro Tem Brent Truax Absent (1)
Councilmember Chris Bubser
Carried (4 to 0)
10. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
1. Councilmember Reports.pdf
Informational reports from Councilmember representatives on committees, commissions, and organizations; general reports on Councilmember activities.
Councilmember Wentworth attended the Great Basin Unified Air Pollution Control District Board meetings and met with Town staff and their consultants regarding the North Village Specific Plan. AB2578 legislation re State office of outdoor rec killed in appropriations committee Councilmember Sauser attended the Local Transportation Commission (LTC) meeting, the Eastern Sierra Transit Authority (ESTA) Board meeting, and the meeting regarding the Mammoth Lakes Recreation (MLR) contract negotiations.
Mayor Pro Tem Truax attended the LTC meeting and the MLR Board meeting. He noted that Gary McCoy's celebration of life was tomorrow, and welcomed new Mammoth Lakes Tourism (MLT) President & CEO Brian Wright Mayor Rice attended the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Advisory Committee meeting.`
11. REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Sauser requested that the contract with Mammoth Lakes Recreation (MLR) be added to the June 3rd agenda for Council input.
12. CLOSED SESSION
At 7:05 p.m. the Mayor announced that the Council would be entering into closed session for the purposes as stated in the agenda.
12.1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--EXISTING LITIGATION (Paragraph 1 of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9) Name of case: Successors to Jesus Uribe Corona v. Mammoth Lakes Police Department (Case No: 25UCM62)
13. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION TAKEN AFTER CLOSED SESSION
The Council reconvened from closed session at 7:27 p.m. and announced that no reportable action was taken.
14. ADJOURNMENT
The Town Council will adjourn to a regular meeting to be held on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
The Council adjourned the meeting at 7:27 p.m.