Town Council - June 03, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 4:01 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 437 Old Mammoth Road, Suite Z, Mammoth Lakes.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Sauser 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.
Betsy Truax, Mammoth Lakes Tourism (MLT) Vice President of Community Engagement, gave an update regarding upcoming 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. TOWN COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
5.1 Recognition of Senior Planner Kim Cooke for ten years of service to the Town of Mammoth Lakes.
Community and Economic Development Director Nolan Bobroff thanked Ms. Cooke for her years of service.
5.2 Recognition of Police Sergeant Joe Vetter for ten years of service and retirement from the Town of Mammoth Lakes.
Police Chief Dan Casabian thanked Sergeant Vetter for his years of service.
5.3 Approve the proclamation proclaiming June 2026 as Pride Month in the Town of Mammoth Lakes.
1. Pride Month.pdf
Mayor Rice read a portion of the proposed proclamation.
Moved by
Councilmember Chris Bubser
Seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem Brent Truax
Approve the proclamation declaring June 2026 as Pride Month in the Town of Mammoth Lakes.
For (4)
Councilmember Bill Sauser, Councilmember Chris Bubser, Mayor Amanda Rice, and Mayor Pro Tem Brent Truax Absent (1)
Councilmember John Wentworth
Carried (4 to 0)
6. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
6.1 California Department of Fish & Wildlife (CADFW) Update.
1. California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CADFW) Update.pdf
2. TOML_BROWN_2026_June.pdf
Town Manager Rob Patterson outlined the information in the staff report. Michael Brown, California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CADFW) Environmental Scientist and Bear Biologist, gave a presentation regarding current bear activities. There was discussion among members of Council, staff, Mr. Brown, and Daniel Gammons, CADFW Senior Environmental Scientist Supervisor.
7. REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS AND/OR DEPARTMENTS (AS NEEDED)
1. Middle-Income Housing Update.pdf
Sustainability Coordinator Emily Zujewski, Mammoth Disposal Sustainability Coordinator Cassidy Moyer, and Office of Outdoor Recreation Manager Lawson Reif gave a recap regarding Town Clean Up Day efforts. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
Mr. Reif gave an update regarding forest health work. There was discussion among members of Council and staff. Mr. Reif gave an update regarding current office of outdoor recreation activities.
Town Manager Rob Patterson gave an update regarding middle income housing. 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.
For (4)
Councilmember Bill Sauser, Councilmember Chris Bubser, Mayor Amanda Rice, and Mayor Pro Tem Brent Truax Absent (1)
Councilmember John Wentworth
Carried (4 to 0)
8.1 Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of May 20, 2026.
1. May 20, 2026 Minutes.pdf
8.2 Waive the reading and adopt by title only the ordinance adopting Municipal Code 8.40 regarding aquatic invasive species.
1. Approve the ordinance adopting municipal code chapter 8.40 regarding aquatic invasive species.pdf
2. Ordinance re aquatic invasive species inspections 051226.pdf
3. Mono County Ordinance.pdf
8.3 Accept Check Register 5/21/26 in the amount of $259,586.15. Accept Check Register 5/28/26 in the amount of $1,343,483.48.
1. Check Register 05212026.pdf
2. Check Register 05282026.pdf
9. POLICY MATTERS
9.1 Update on Contract Negotiation with Mammoth Lakes Recreation (MLR).
1. MLR Contract Review.pdf
2. MLR Contract Deliverables 260528.pdf
3. Scope of Services and Deliverable of Current Contract.pdf The Mayor called a recess at 5:54 p.m. and the Council reconvened at 6:02 p.m.
Town Attorney Andrew Morris and Mammoth Lakes Recreation (MLR) Executive Director Kim Anaclerio outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council, staff, and Ms. Anaclerio.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Eric Wasserman, MLR Board Member, spoke in support of expanding MLR's partnership with the Town.
9.2 Approve Agreements with California Department of Forestry and Firefighting to Station Resources at the Mammoth Yosemite Airport.
1. Approve the Agreement for Emergency Use of Facilities with Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.pdf
2. Emergency Use of Facilities.pdf
3. Mammoth Lakes Delegated Lease 2T269946 Revision.pdf
Town Manager Rob Patterson and Airport Manager Soibian Spring 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 Agreement
s between California Department of Forestry and Firefighting (CalFire)
and the Town of Mammoth Lakes for
Emergency Use of Facilities
(Contract for Aircraft on station) and a lease agreement for living quarters for an engine company located on Mammoth Yosemite Airport.
For (4)
Councilmember Bill Sauser, Councilmember Chris Bubser, Mayor Amanda Rice, and Mayor Pro Tem Brent Truax Absent (1)
Councilmember John Wentworth
Carried (4 to 0)
9.3 Resolution finding emergency circumstances justify the award of emergency contracts at Mammoth Yosemite Airport (MMH).
1. Resolution for Airport Emergency Contract.pdf
2. R26-XX Emergency Contracting Airport Office.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 the resolution finding that emergency circumstances justify awarding contracts for installation of air conditioning, electrical system improvements, and plumbing work to facilitate CalFIRE’s lease of the existing airport office.
For (4)
Councilmember Bill Sauser, Councilmember Chris Bubser, Mayor Amanda Rice, and Mayor Pro Tem Brent Truax Absent (1)
Councilmember John Wentworth
Carried (4 to 0)
9.4 Fiscal Year 2026-27 – Tentative Budget (Manager Recommended).
1. Tentative Budget FY26-27.pdf
2. Presentation.pdf
Town Manager Rob Patterson gave a presentation outlining the fiscal year 2026-27 tentative budget. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
10. 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 seasonal trails transition meeting, the Mammoth Lakes Tourism (MLT) meeting to unveil their new program, and three meetings regarding Mammoth Lakes Recreation (MLR) contract negotiations.
Mayor Pro Tem Truax said that he provided individual support for the pamper pedal event and announced that Byng Hunt's celebration of life would be held on Saturday at 1:00 p.m. at Shady Rest Park.
Mayor Rice attended Eastern Sierra Community Housing hiring committee weekly meetings.
11. REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
There were no future agenda items requested at this time.
12. CLOSED SESSION
12.1 Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957, the Town Council will hold a conference to consider evaluation of a public employee: Town Manager.
At 7:25 p.m. the Mayor announced that the Council would be entering into closed session for the purposes as stated in the agenda.
13. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION TAKEN AFTER CLOSED SESSION
The Council reconvened from closed session at 8:16 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 17, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
The Council adjourned the meeting at 8:16 p.m.