Town Council - August 19, 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
Jon Stewart led the flag salute.
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
1. Sharon Clark Public Comment.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.
Phillip Bettencourt spoke about his visit to Mammoth, including about the Limelight and the Wine Walk.
Kevin Lian, Mono County Office of Education, invited the Council and the community to the Mammoth Huskies Mural Celebration to be held next Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. at Mammoth High School.
Briana Goico, President & CEO of the Mammoth Lakes Chamber of Commerce, gave an update regarding current Chamber activities.
Tom Hodges, President of the Board of Eastern Sierra Community Housing, introduced their new Executive Director Jon Stewart. Mr. Stewart introduced himself to the Council and the community.
4. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
Opportunity to add urgency items pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2(b)2, if necessary.
Town Manager Rob Patterson reported that Agenda Item 7.1 would be continued to a future meeting.
5. INTRODUCTIONS
5.1 Introduce new Arts & Culture Manager David Baron.
Parks and Recreation Director Stuart Brown introduced Mr. Baron to the Council and the community.
6. REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS AND/OR DEPARTMENTS (AS NEEDED) Parks and Recreation Director Stuart Brown gave an update regarding current parks and recreation activities. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
Town Manager Rob Patterson outlined the hiring process for the Arts & Culture Manager position. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
6.1 Town of Mammoth Lakes Social Media Report for July 2026.
1. TOML Social Media Report July 2026.pdf
6.2 August 2026 Public Works Engineering CIP Update.
1. August 2026 PW Engineering CIP Update.pdf
7. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
7.1 Presentation from the Eastern Sierra Community Foundation.
1. Eastern Sierra Community Foundation - Aug 2026.pdf
This item was continued.
8. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
8.1 Informational presentation on mobile home park regulations in California.
1. Staff Report - Mobile Home Park Regulations.pdf
2. Presentation - Mobile Home Park Regulations.pdf
3. Greg and LaRae Ziebarth Public Comment.pdf
Town Attorney Andrew Morris introduced Sergio Rudin, Partner at Best Best and Krieger (BBK). Mr. Rudin gave a presentation regarding Mobile Home Park Regulation and Rent Control. There was discussion among members of Council, Mr. Rudin, and staff.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Jennifer Kreitz, Mono County Board of Supervisors, recapped the status of current legislation. She said that the housing fund should fund this policy.
Jennifer Barrett, Sierra Holiday Mobile Home Park, outlined how their owners and management worked with their homeoewners.
An owner and resident at Ski Trails said that there was a stark contrast between the two parks. She said their owners were trying to get them to sign new leases that said any new rent control ordinances would not apply and asked if that was legal.
Will, Ski Trails resident, said that the owners were receiving a fair return since they bought the park in the 70s. He said that in the seven years he had lived there, he had never never seen anything repaired in the park. He asked the Town Council to help them Sophia Flores, resident Ski Trails, said that she was not asking to take away profit but wanted to work with the park owners to provide stability. She said that families were being pushed out.
A member of the community said that it was important that the Town supported its citizens to find a solution. She said that there were defensible space issues there. She asked that the Town work with HCD to help.
Mr. Rudin responded to questions from public comment.
There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
8.2 Update regarding Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations.
1. Update on EV Charging Stations.pdf
Public Works Director Haislip Hayes gave a presentation outlining the Update on EV Charging Stations. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
CONSENSUS:
Direct staff to move forward with a study or document to aid in future decisions and to return to the Town Council with deal points from Tesla to evaluate.
The Mayor called a recess at 6:29 p.m. and the Council reconvened at 6:34 p.m.
8.3 Understanding Credit Ratings: Standard & Poor’s Rating Review.
1. SP Credit Rating Agency Presentation.pdf
2. Standard and Poors Credit Rating.pdf
Finance Director Lauren Warrem gave a presentation regarding the Town's credit rating. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
9. CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Wentworth requested that Agenda Item 9.5 be removed from the consent agenda for separate discussion.
Moved by
Mayor Pro Tem Brent Truax
Seconded by
Councilmember John Wentworth
Approve the Consent Agenda.
For (3)
Councilmember John Wentworth, Mayor Amanda Rice, and Mayor Pro Tem Brent Truax Absent (1)
Councilmember Bill Sauser
Carried (3 to 0)
9.1 Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of August 5, 2026.
1. August 5, 2026 Minutes.pdf
9.2 Approve the resolution authorizing the purchase and sale of real property located at 550 Mono Street, Unit C-201 in the Meridian Court Condominium complex under the Town’s Housing Now! Revolving Loan Fund Program and Bridge Program.
1. Revolving Loan Fund - Purchase and Sale of Meridian Court, Unit C-201.pdf
2. TCResolution-MeridianCourt(C201).pdf
9.3 Waive the reading and adopt by title only the ordinance amending Section 2.04.040 of the Town of Mammoth Lakes Municipal Code related to Town Council Compensation.
1. Town Council Salaries Ordinance.pdf
9.4 Update and Request Continuing Approval for Airport Emergency Contract Work.
1. Update and Request Continuing Approval to Continue Airport Emergency Contract Work.pdf
2. R26-31.pdf
9.5 Authorize a professional services agreement with Lisa Wise Consulting Inc. for Mammoth Crossing project management support.
1. LWC Contract - Mammoth Crossing.pdf
2. Agreement - LWC.pdf
This item was removed from the consent agenda for separate discussion.
Community and Economic Development Director Nolan Bobroff outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
Moved by
Councilmember John Wentworth
Seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem Brent Truax
Authorize
the
professional services agreement with Lisa Wise Consulting Inc., subject to the Town Attorney’s approval and finalization of the agreement, for Mammoth Crossing project management support .
For (3)
Councilmember John Wentworth, Mayor Amanda Rice, and Mayor Pro Tem Brent Truax Absent (1)
Councilmember Bill Sauser
Carried (3 to 0)
9.6 Approve agreement with Mammoth Lakes Recreation (MLR) to provide services related to management of Measure R and U funding for Recreation, Arts & Culture, and Mobility.
1. MLR Contract Clarification.pdf
2. MLR Agreement for FY26-27 - FY28-29.pdf
9.7 Reject all bids received for the 2026 Fencing and Railing Project, and re-bid.
1. Reject Fencing and Railing bids and rebid.pdf
9.8 Accept Check Register 7/30/26 in the amount of $598,235.63. Accept Check Register 8/6/26 in the amount of $481,995.21. Accept Check Register 8/13/26 in the amount of $879,405.54.
1. Check Register 07302026.pdf
2. Check Register 08062026.pdf
3. Check Register 08132026.pdf
10. POLICY MATTERS
10.1 Consider the Option Agreement with the Mammoth Unified School District (MUSD) for the MUSD Parcel Housing Project.
1. Option Agrmt - MUSD Parcel Housing Project.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Draft MUSD Option Agrmt.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Parcel Final Map.pdf
4. Sandy Hogan Public Comment.pdf
Community and Economic Development Director Nolan Bobroff 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
Authorize the Town Manager to sign the Option Agreement with Mammoth Unified School District (MUSD) for the MUSD Parcel Housing Project and containing the deal points identified in the staff report, subject to the Town Attorney’s approval and finalization of the agreement .
For (3)
Councilmember John Wentworth, Mayor Amanda Rice, and Mayor Pro Tem Brent Truax Absent (1)
Councilmember Bill Sauser
Carried (3 to 0)
10.2 Approve and adopt resolutions modifying the compensation plan and reclassification of specified full-time, permanent Management Employees’ Association (MEA) and Executive positions and salary schedules.
1. MEA and Executive Reclassification Aug 2026.pdf
2. Resolution - MEA Compensation Schedules.pdf
3. ATTACHMENT A - MEA Salary Schedules .pdf
4. Resolution - Non-Represented Compensation Schedules.pdf
5. ATTACHMENT B - Executive Salary Schedules .pdf
Town Manager Rob Patterson 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
Mayor Amanda Rice
Approve the resolutions
modifying the compensation plan
and reclassification of
specified Management Employees' Association (MEA) and Executive positions, as well as accompanying salary schedules as outlined in Exhibit A and Exhibit B .
For (3)
Councilmember John Wentworth, Mayor Amanda Rice, and Mayor Pro Tem Brent Truax Absent (1)
Councilmember Bill Sauser
Carried (3 to 0)
11. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
1. Councilmember Reports.pdf
Informational reports from Councilmember representatives on committees, commissions, and organizations; general reports on Councilmember activities.
Mayor Pro Tem Truax attended the Local Transportation Commission (LTC) meeting, the Wine Walk, and the production of King Lear.
Councilmember Wentworth attended the Integrated Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Program (ICARP) Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) meeting and the Mammoth Lakes Tourism Board meeting.
Mayor Rice attended the Town County Liaison Committee meeting and the last Sierra Summer Nights event. She said that her children attended the Town's Skateboarding Camp.
12. REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Rice requested future agenda items regarding inclusionary housing and DIF fees.
13. ADJOURNMENT
The Town Council will adjourn to a regular meeting to be held on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
The Council adjourned the meeting at 7:34 p.m.