Town Council - July 01, 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.
Councilmember Bubser participated in the meeting remotely due to the just cause provision of a need related to a physical condition.
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.
Brianna Goico, President & CEO of the Mammoth Lakes Chamber of Commerce, gave an update regarding the Fourth of July Parade.
Robert Calvert, owner and operator of Blizzard Property Management, said that he was grateful to be a part of this amazing community. He invited the public to contact him and their office directly if they had any questions about property they managed.
Betsy Truax, Mammoth Lakes Tourism (MLT) Vice President of Community Engagement, gave an update regarding current MLT activities.
David Eichman asked the public to not use water balloons or water pistols during the parade. He advised the Council to re-appoint Billy Deaver and Michael Vanderhurst to the Planning and Economic Development Commission.
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 Police Sergeant Jason Heilman for ten years of service to the Town of Mammoth Lakes.
Police Chief Dan Casabian thanked Sergeant Heilman for his years of service.
5.2 Proclamation Declaring July as Park and Recreation Month in Mammoth Lakes.
1. Staff Report.pdf
2. Proclamation.pdf
3. July Activity Calendar.pdf
Parks and Recreation Director Stuart Brown spoke in support of the proclamation.
Mayor Rice read the approved proclamation.
Moved by
Councilmember Bill Sauser
Seconded by
Councilmember John Wentworth
Adopt the proclamation declaring July as Park and Recreation Month in the Town of Mammoth Lakes.
For (5)
Councilmember Bill Sauser, Councilmember John Wentworth, Councilmember Chris Bubser, Mayor Amanda Rice, and Mayor Pro Tem Brent Truax Carried (5 to 0)
6. REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS AND/OR DEPARTMENTS (AS NEEDED) Community and Economic Development Director Nolan Bobroff gave an update regarding current planning activities.
Parks and Recreation Director Stuart Brown gave an update regarding current parks and recreation activities.
Town Clerk Jamie Gray announced the notice of election.
7. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
7.1 Presentation of Mono County Office of Emergency Management Organizational and Programmatic Assessment.
1. Mono County Office of Emergency Mgmt Organization and Program Assessment Action Sheet.pdf
2. Mono OEM - Mammoth Town Council Presentation - 7-1-26.pdf
3. ADMINISTRATIVE DRAFT - 6-22-26 County of Mono OEM Assessment.pdf Sandra Moberly, Mono County Administrative Officer, outlined the information in the staff report and introduced Christine Bouchard, Mono County Assistant CAO, and Don Ashton, Municipal Management Solutions. Mr. Ashton introduced his associates, Brian Uhler and Jeff Metson. Mr. Ashton outlined the information in the Mono County Office of Emergency Management Organizational and Programmatic Assessment. There was discussion among members of Council, the consultants, and staff.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Ales Tomaier, Fire Chief of the Mammoth Lakes Fire Protection District, asked the consultants to be more blunt with future presentations. He said that prevention was the best way to go especially with our small response capacity.
Jennifer Kreitz, Mono County Board of Supervisors, said that this was an opportunity to examine our relationships and move forward. She said that her goal was to move forward in unison and work in alignment and not silos.
There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
7.2 Whitebark Institute Update on Wildfire Resilience Efforts in the Mammoth Basin.
1. Whitebark presentation June 2026.pdf
2. TOML_council_update_20260701 (1).pdf
Ali Urza, Whitebark Institute Forest Health Program Director, gave a presentation outlining the Wildfire Resilience Efforts in the Mammoth Basin. There was discussion among members of Council and Ms. Urza.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Ales Tomaier, Fire Chief of the Mammoth Lakes Fire Protection District, said that there had been significant changes in the community since he became Chief due to the work of Whitebark and the support of the Town to give our community a fighting chance.
There was discussion among members of Council, Ms. Urza, and Laura Beardsley, Executive Director of the Whitebark Institute, and staff.
8. CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by
Councilmember Bill Sauser
Seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem Brent Truax
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)
8.1 Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of June 17, 2026.
1. June 17, 2026 Minutes.pdf
8.2 Update and Approval to Continue Airport Emergency Contract Work.
1. Update with Request Approval to Continue Airport Emergency Contract Work.pdf
2. R26-31.pdf
8.3 Re-appoint Michael Vanderhurst and Billy Deaver to the Planning and Economic Development Commission and Silver Chesak and Dan O’Connell to the Parks and Recreation Commission with terms expiring on July 31, 2030.
1. Action Sheet - Commission Appointments.pdf
2. Michael Vanderhurst Application.pdf
3. Billy Deaver_PEDC Application.pdf
4. Silver Chesak Application.pdf
5. Dan O'Connell Recreation Comm Application.pdf
8.4 Adopt the Resolution ordering the levy and collection of assessment within the Community Facilities District No. 2013-3 (Transit Services) for fiscal year 2026/27.
1. Adopt the Resolution ordering the levy and collection of assessment within the CFD No. 2013-3 for fiscal year 2026-27.pdf
2. CFD 2013-3_FY 2026-27_Reso Authorizing Levy.pdf
3. Mammoth_CFD 2013-3_Special Tax Roll_ FY 2026-27.pdf
8.5 Adopt the Resolution ordering the levy and collection of assessment within the Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 (Fractional) Mello Roos District.
1. Adopt the Resolution ordering the levy and collection of assessment within CFD No. 2004-1 for Fiscal Year 2026-27.pdf
2. CFD 2004-01_FY 2026-27_Reso Authorizing Levy.pdf
3. Mammoth Lakes CFD 2004-01 Special Tax Roll FY2026-27.pdf
8.6 Adopt the Resolution ordering the levy and collection of assessment within the Community Facilities District No. 2005-1 (In Lieu DIF) for Fiscal Year 2026/27.
1. Adopt the Resolution ordering the levy and collection of assessment within CFD No. 2005-1 for Fiscal Year 2026-27.pdf
2. CFD 2005-01_FY 2026-27_Reso Authorizing Levy.pdf
3. Mammoth Lakes CFD 2005-01 Special Tax Roll _ Table A_FY 2026-27.pdf
8.7 Adopt the Resolution ordering the levy and collection of assessment within the Community Facilities District No. 2023-1 (Maintenance Services) for Fiscal year 2026/27.
1. Adopt the Resolution ordering the levy and collection of assessment within CFD No. 2023-1 for Fiscal Year 2026-27.pdf
2. CFD 2023-1_FY 2026-27_Reso Authorizing Levy.pdf
3. Mammoth_CFD 2023-1_Special Tax Roll-FY 2026-27.pdf
8.8 Authorize the Town Manager to approve sub-contractor substitutions.
1. Authorization to Substitute Sub-contractors.pdf
8.9 Authorize the Town Manager to execute an agreement with DIRTT Environmental Solutions, Inc. to purchase and install partition walls for the skate rental area at the CRC.
1. Authorize TM to execute contract for DIRTT partition walls at the CRC.pdf
8.10 Accept Check Register 6/18/26 in the amount of $1,527,717.20.
1. Check Register 06182026.pdf
9. POLICY MATTERS
9.1 Ordinance to Renew Town’s Military Use Policy.
1. Ordinance to Renew Town's Military Use Policy 2026.pdf
2. ORDINANCE Military Equipment 2026.pdf
3. Annual Report of Military Equipment Use plus Inventory 2026.pdf
4. MLPD Military Equipment Policy 706.pdf
5. MLPD UAV Program Update.pdf
6. DJI Matrice 4TD Drone Package Quote.pdf
Police Chief Dan Casabian and Sergeant Daniel Hansen outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
The Mayor called a recess at 6:28 p.m. and the Council reconvened at 6:35 p.m.
9.2 Adopt the 2026 Multi-jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan.
1. Adopt the 2026 Multi-jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan.pdf
2. TOML Reso MJHMP 2026.pdf
Public Works Director Haislip Hayes 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 John Wentworth
Adopt by resolution the 2026 Multi-jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (MJHMP) as the Town’s Hazard Mitigation Plan.
For (5)
Councilmember Bill Sauser, Councilmember John Wentworth, Councilmember Chris Bubser, Mayor Amanda Rice, and Mayor Pro Tem Brent Truax Carried (5 to 0)
9.3 Middle-Income Housing Policy Statements and Predevelopment Steps for a Middle-Income Rental Housing Project at the Parcel.
1. Staff Report - Middle-Income Housing.pdf
2. Resolution-MiddleIncomeHousingPolicyStatements.pdf
3. Middle-IncomeHousing-Policy-07-01-2026.pdf
This item was taken out of order.
Councilmember Sauser left the meeting at 7:08 p.m.
Community and Economic Development Director Nolan Bobroff, Housing Manager Marcus Sproll, and Town Manager Rob Patterson gave a presentation outlining the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Jennifer Kreitz asked if the statements were specific to the Parcel or the whole Town.
There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
The Town Council directed staff to bring back the resolution with the changes discussed this evening and to bring back an evaluation of staff time and programs that would be affected by moving forward with this program.
Moved by
Mayor Pro Tem Brent Truax
Seconded by
Councilmember John Wentworth
Authorize the Town Manager to initiate the predevelopment phase of a middle-income rental housing project at the Parcel by negotiating and executing contracts and agreements for the following
:
a) A financial feasibility study, including a market study b) A legal feasibility study
c) A preliminary site layout and design framework
d) A joint powers authority development partner
/owner
For (4)
Councilmember John Wentworth, Councilmember Chris Bubser, Mayor Amanda Rice, and Mayor Pro Tem Brent Truax Absent (1)
Councilmember Bill Sauser
Carried (4 to 0)
9.4 Four-Party MOU for Enhanced Emergency Medical Services (FY 2026–27 through FY 2030–31).
1. MLFPD-Town Council Agenda Action Item.pdf
2. Presentation on EMS Services (TOML) (2).pdf
3. Four Party EMS MOU Draft 1-20-26 Town comments 052626.pdf Ales Tomaier, Fire Chief of the Mammoth Lakes Fire Protection District, outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council and Chief Tomaier.
Moved by
Councilmember John Wentworth
Seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem Brent Truax
Approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Town of Mammoth Lakes, Southern Mono Healthcare District, County of Mono, and Mammoth Lakes Fire Protection District (MLFPD) to support enhanced Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and authorize the Town Manager to execute the agreement.
For (5)
Councilmember Bill Sauser, Councilmember John Wentworth, Councilmember Chris Bubser, Mayor Amanda Rice, and Mayor Pro Tem Brent Truax Carried (5 to 0)
9.5 Approve Resolution setting At-Will, Non-Represented Employees compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment for fiscal years 2026-27, 2027-28, and 2028-29.
1. Executive Compensation Schedules 2026-2029.pdf
2. Attachment A - Executive Compensation Schedules FY 2026-2029.pdf
3. Resolution.pdf
Town Manager Rob Patterson outlined the information in the staff report.
Moved by
Mayor Pro Tem Brent Truax
Seconded by
Councilmember Bill Sauser
Approve and adopt the Resolution
related to compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment for specified employees in at-will, non-represented positions for fiscal years 2026-27, 2027-28, and 2028-29.
For (5)
Councilmember Bill Sauser, Councilmember John Wentworth, Councilmember Chris Bubser, Mayor Amanda Rice, and Mayor Pro Tem Brent Truax Carried (5 to 0)
9.6 Approval of Third Amended Employment Agreement with Town Manager, Robert Patterson.
1. Third Amended Employment Agreement - Rob Patterson.pdf
2. Patterson Robert - Third Amended Employment Agreement 2026.pdf Town Manager Rob Patterson outlined the information in the staff report.
Moved by
Mayor Pro Tem Brent Truax
Approve the
third
amended employment agreement with Town Manager,
Robert
Patterson,
with terms and conditions as outlined in the agreement and weekly salary of $4,840.38.
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. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
1. Councilmember Reports.pdf
Informational reports from Councilmember representatives on committees, commissions, and organizations; general reports on Councilmember activities.
Councilmember Bubser attended the Eastern Sierra Council of Governments (ESCOG) meeting, the Eastern Sierra Transit Authority (ESTA) Board meeting, and the Co-LAB meeting.
Councilmember Wentworth attended meetings regarding the North Village Specific Plan, the ESCOG meeting, the Great Basin Unified Air Pollution Control District meeting, and the ESCOG Steering Committee meeting.
Mayor Rice attended the Eastern Sierra Community Housing Board meeting.
11. REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
There were no agenda items requested at this time.
12. ADJOURNMENT
The Town Council will adjourn to a regular meeting to be held on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
The Council adjourned the meeting at 8:02 p.m.