Town Council - June 17, 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
Councilmember Wentworth led the flag salute.
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
1. Public Comment re Mobile Home Rent at the Ski Trails.pdf 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 current and upcoming MLT activities.
Hari Khalsa, owner and resident at Ski Trails Mobile Home Park, spoke about the lack of affordability at the mobile home park. She asked that the Council consider enacting a mobile home park rent control ordinance.
A resident of Ski Trails Mobile Home Park asked the Council for a mobile home rent stabilization ordinance.
Sofia Flores asked for a mobile home rent stabilization ordinance.
Drew Tyree asked for a mobile home rent stabilization ordinance.
Will, resident of Ski Trails, asked for a rent control ordinance for the mobile home parks in Town.
Carol Sommers spoke about deterioration, neglect, and safety issues at the Ski Trails Mobile Home Park. She asked for mobile home rent stabilization.
Town Attorney Andrew Morris noted the options that the Town could and could not pursue regarding mobile home parks.
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. INTRODUCTIONS
5.1 Introduce new Airport Compliance Manager Casey Penn.
Airport Manager Soibian Spring introduced Mr. Penn to the Council and the community.
5.2 Introduce Senior Public Works Inspector Brigitte Toy.
Engineering Manager Amy Callanan introduced Ms. Toy to the Council and the community.
6. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
6.1 Receive a presentation from Mammoth Community Water District on the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and 2026 Water Shortage Contingency Plan.
1. MCWD UWMP Presentation.pdf
Clay Murray, Mammoth Community Water District (MCWD) General Water, Garrett Higerd, MCWD Engineer, and Michael Draper, MCWD Principal Administrative Analyst, gave a presentation outlining the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and the 2026 Water Shortage Contingency Plan. There was discussion among members of Council and MCWD staff.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Soibian Spring thanked the MCWD for their participation in the Town's meet a truck event.
7. REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS AND/OR DEPARTMENTS (AS NEEDED) Airport Manager Soibian Spring gave an update regarding current Airport activities. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
Community and Economic Development Director Nolan Bobroff gave an update regarding the Parcel.
Housing Manager Marcus Sproll reported on the 2026 Income Limits and the 60 Joaquin Project.
7.1 Town of Mammoth Lakes Social Media Report for May 2026.
1. TOML Social Media Report May 2026.pdf
Town Manager Rob Patterson spoke about program evaluation and metrics requested by Mayor Pro Tem Truax.
7.2 June 2026 Public Works Engineering CIP Update.
1. June 2026 PW Engineering CIP Update.pdf
8. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
8.1 Middle-Income Rental Housing – Conceptual Model Project.
1. Middle-Income Rental Housing - Conceptual Model Project.pdf
2. Middle-Income-ConceptualModel-Council-06-17-2026.pdf Housing Manager Marcus Sproll gave a presentation regarding a middle-income rental housing conceptual model. There was discussion among members of council and staff.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Tom Hodges, VP of Development at Mammoth Mountain and President of the Eastern Sierra Community Housing Board, commended the Town for being willing to take the risk for this kind of development.
There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
The Mayor called a recess at 6:53 p.m. and the Council reconvened at 7:03 p.m.
9. CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by
Councilmember John Wentworth
Seconded by
Councilmember Bill Sauser
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 June 3, 2026.
1. June 3, 2026 Minutes.pdf
9.2 Update and Approval to Continue Airport Emergency Contract Work.
1. Update and Request Approval to Continue Airport Emergency Contract Work.pdf
2. R26-31.pdf
9.3 Cancel the October 7, 2026 Town Council Meeting.
1. Action Sheet - cancel TC meeting.pdf
9.4 Approve the Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) between the Town of Mammoth Lakes and the Mammoth Lakes General Employees’ Association (“GEA”), the Mammoth Lakes Management Employees’ Association (“MEA”), and the Mammoth Lakes Public Works Employees’
1. Approve the MOUs between the Town and the GEA, MEA, and PWEA, effective July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2029.pdf
2. GEA MOU FY2026-29 - UPDATED Final Draft for Approval.pdf
3. MEA MOU FY2026-29 - Final Draft for Approval.pdf
4. PWEA MOU FY2026-29 - Final Draft for Approval.pdf
Association.
9.5 Approve and adopt Resolution No. 26-XX establishing the fiscal year 2026-27, 2027-28, and 2028-29 compensation schedules for the Mammoth Lakes General Employees’ Association (“GEA”), the Mammoth Lakes Management Employees’ Association (“MEA”), and the
1. Approve and adopt FY 2026-27, 2027-28, and 2028-29 compensation schedules for the GEA, MEA, and PWEA.pdf
2. Resolution 26-XX GEA, MEA, and PWEA Compensation Schedules.pdf
3. UPDATED GEA Compensation Schedules FY 2026-2029.pdf
4. MEA Compensation Schedules FY 2026-2029.pdf
5. PWEA Compensation Schedules FY 2026-2029.pdf
Mammoth Lakes Public Works Employees’ Association.
9.6 Accept Check Register 6/4/26 in the amount of $495,886.36. Accept Check Register 6/11/26 in the amount of $1,119,156.25.
1. Check Register 06042026.pdf
2. Check Register 06112026.pdf
10. 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.
10.1 Approval of Appropriations Limit, Investment Policy, Reserve Policy, Debt Policy, and Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
1. Final Budget Adoption FY26-27.pdf
2. Presentation.pdf
3. Appropriation Limit FY26-27.pdf
4. Resolution - Appropriation Limit - FY26-27.pdf
5. Investment Policy FY26-27.pdf
6. Investment Policy Exhibit A.pdf
7. Investment Policy Exhibit B.pdf
8. Resolution - Investment Policy - FY26-27.pdf
9. Reserve Policy FY26-27.pdf
10. Resolution - Reserve Policy - FY26-27.pdf
11. Debt Management Policy - FY2026-27.pdf
12. Resolution - Debt Management Policy FY26-27.pdf
13. Resolution - Adopted Budget - FY26-27.pdf
14. Budget line item detail.pdf
The Mayor opened the public hearing at 7:05 p.m.
Town Manager Rob Patterson gave a presentation outlining the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
With no members of the public coming forward to speak, the Mayor closed the public hearing at 7:36 p.m.
Moved by
Councilmember Chris Bubser
Seconded by
Councilmember Bill Sauser
Adopt a resolution establishing the Town of Mammoth Lakes appropriations limit for Fiscal Year 26-27.
Adopt a resolution reaffirming the Town of Mammoth Lakes Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 26-27.
Adopt a resolution reaffirming the Town of Mammoth Lakes Reserve Policy for Fiscal Year 26-27.
Adopt a resolution reaffirming the Town of Mammoth Lakes Debt Policy for Fiscal Year 26-27.
Adopt a resolution approving the Annual Budget for the Town of Mammoth Lakes for Fiscal Year 26-27, as presented.
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 Town of Mammoth Lakes Fiscal Year 2026-27 Master Fee Schedule Update.
1. Master Fee Hearing FY26-27.pdf
2. Combined Schedule FY26-27.pdf
3. BldgDivFeeSched FY26-27 - updated 061026.pdf
4. Resolution - Master Fee Schedule - FY26-27.pdf
5. Resolution - Public Art - FY26-27.pdf
The Mayor opened the public hearing at 7:38 p.m.
Town Manager Rob Patterson outlined the information in the staff report.
With no members of the public coming forward to speak, the Mayor closed the public hearing at 7:41 p.m.
There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
Moved by
Councilmember Bill Sauser
Seconded by
Councilmember John Wentworth
Adopt the attached resolution establishing and updating a master schedule of fees and charges for Town services for FY26-27.
For (5)
Councilmember Bill Sauser, Councilmember John Wentworth, Councilmember Chris Bubser, Mayor Amanda Rice, and Mayor Pro Tem Brent Truax Carried (5 to 0)
Moved by
Councilmember Bill Sauser
Seconded by
Councilmember John Wentworth
public art fee resolution
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. POLICY MATTERS
11.1 Services Agreement with Mammoth Lakes Recreation (FY26-27 – FY28-29).
1. MLR Services Agreement FY26-27 - FY28-29.pdf
2. MLR Agreement for FY26-27 - FY28-29.pdf
Town Attorney Andrew Morris outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Kim Anaclerio, Mammoth Lakes Recreation Executive Director, spoke about the additional programs MLR could provide. There was discussion among members of Council and Ms. Anaclerio.
Approve a 3-year Services Agreement with Mammoth Lakes Recreation to provide professional services related to Management of Measure R and U funding for Recreation, Arts and Culture, and Mobility, as amended to a llocate $185,000 for each year of the contract.
For (4)
Councilmember Bill Sauser, Councilmember John Wentworth, Councilmember Chris Bubser, and Mayor Amanda Rice Against (1)
Mayor Pro Tem Brent Truax
Carried (4 to 1)
11.2 Services Agreement with Eastern Sierra Community Housing (FY2026-27).
1. TOML-ESCH-Services Agreement-FY2026-27 .pdf
2. TOML-ESCH-ServicesAgreement-FY2026-27.pdf
3. Jen Burrows Public Comment.pdf
4. Sandy Hogan Public Comment.pdf
Town Manager Rob Patterson and Community and Economic Development Director Nolan Bobroff outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Tom Hodges, President of the Board of Mammoth Lakes Housing, said that they were in a period of transition and would hopefully have a new executive director in one to two months. He said that they were a contractor for the Town that provided services to the Town. He outlined the reasons for their Board to not follow the Brown Act for this one year contract. There was discussion among members of Council and Mr. Hodges.
There was discussion among members of Council.
Moved by
Mayor Amanda Rice
Seconded by
Councilmember John Wentworth
Approve the FY2026-27
Services Agreement
with Eastern Sierra Community Housing to provide
professional services related to improving community access to housing and ensuring ongoing performance of deed-restricted housing.
For (3)
Councilmember Bill Sauser, Councilmember John Wentworth, and Mayor Amanda Rice Against (2)
Councilmember Chris Bubser, and Mayor Pro Tem Brent Truax Carried (3 to 2)
11.3 Services Agreement with Mammoth Lakes Tourism (FY26-27 – FY30-31).
1. MLT Services Agreement FY26-27 - FY30-31.pdf
2. MLT Services Agreement 2026-2031 - final.pdf
Mayor Pro Tem Truax announced a conflict of interest and left the meeting at 8:59 p.m.
Town Manager Rob Paterson outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
Mayor Pro Tem Truax returned to the meeting at 9:07 p.m.
Moved by
Councilmember John Wentworth
Seconded by
Councilmember Chris Bubser
Approve a
5 -year Services Agreement with Mammoth Lakes
Tourism
to provide professional services related to
tourism marketing and branding services.
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)
12. 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 Trails community meeting, the Local Transportation Commission (LTC) meeting, and the Mammoth Trails Committee meeting.
Councilmember Wentworth attended the Recreation Economy Summit and the Mammoth Lakes Tourism (MLT) Board meeting.
Councilmember Bubser discussed the legislative platform with Town Manager Rob Patterson. She attended Eastern Sierra Pride events, the market place on Sunday, and the inaugural Sierra Summer Nights event.
Mayor Pro Tem Truax attended the LTC meeting.
Mayor Rice attended the Eastern Sierra Community Housing executive director interviews.
13. REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Bubser requested a future agenda item regarding mobile home rent stabilization. Mayor Rice requested that that agenda item also include rent control for condominiums.
Mayor Rice requested a future agenda item regarding DIF fees.
14. ADJOURNMENT
The Town Council will adjourn to a regular meeting to be held on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
The Council adjourned the meeting at 9:17 p.m.