Town Council of Mammoth Lakes

Minutes of Regular Meeting

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437 Old Mammoth Road, Suite Z, Mammoth Lakes
Members Present:
  • Mayor Bill Sauser, 
  • Mayor Pro Tem Chris Bubser, 
  • Councilmember Sarah Rea, 
  • Councilmember Amanda Rice, 
  • and Councilmember John Wentworth 

1.
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

 

The Mayor called the meeting to order at 4:02 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 437 Old Mammoth Road, Suite Z, Mammoth Lakes.

2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

Daniel C. Holler 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.

Former Town Manager Daniel C. Holler and Parks and Recreation Director Stuart Brown presented the Council with a picture of the LA Kings Ice at Mammoth Lakes Puck Drop. 

Brianna Goico, Assistant Director of the Mammoth Lakes Chamber of Commerce, gave an update regarding current Chamber 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.
INTRODUCTIONS

 

5.1
Introduce and swear in new Mammoth Lakes Police Department Sergeant Wes Hoskin.

 

Police Chief Dan Casabian introduced Sergeant Hoskin to the Council and the community. Town Clerk Jamie Gray administered the oath of office to Sergeant Hoskin. 

6.
WORKSHOP

 

6.1
Joint workshop with the Parks and Recreation Commission.

This item has attachments. 
1.Town Council and Parks and Recreation Commission Joint Workshop.pdf
2.Workshop Agenda.pdf
3.2024 Parks and Recreation Department Strategic Priorities and Key Objectives Statement.pdf

Parks and Recreation Commissioners Greg Newbry and Scott Reif and Chair Dan O'Connell were in attendance. Vice Chair Silver Chesak arrived at 4:30 p.m. Commissioner Ben Wisner arrived at 4:40 p.m.

Chair O'Connell outlined his concerns regarding the state of the community center tennis courts. There was discussion among members of the Commission and Council.

Parks and Recreation Director Stuart Brown outlined the Parks and Recreation Department 2024 Strategic Priorities and Key Objectives. There was discussion among members of Council, the Commission, and staff. 

The Mayor called a recess at 5:10 p.m. and the Council reconvened at 5:19 p.m.

7.
REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS AND/OR DEPARTMENTS (AS NEEDED)

 

7.1
Did you Know? Styrofoam Ban.

This item has attachments. 
1.Did you Know - Styrofoam Ban.pdf
2.Did you Know - Styrofoam Ban (EN).pdf
3.Did you Know - Styrofoam Ban (SP).pdf

Councilmember Bubser asked for an update regarding the ban. 

Assistant to the Town Manager Pam Kobylarz gave an update regarding the status of the implementation of the ban. 

7.2
March 2024 Public Works Engineering CIP Update.

This item has attachments. 
1.March 2024 Public Works Engineering CIP Update.pdf
2.Capital Project Update March 2024.3.6.pdf

7.3
March 2024 Office of Outdoor Recreation Update.

This item has attachments. 
1.March 2024 Office of Outdoor Recreation Update.pdf
2.OOR_TOMLCouncilUpdate_022724.pdf

Office of Outdoor Recreation Manager Lawson Reif outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff. 

8.
CONSENT AGENDA

 
  • Moved byCouncilmember John Wentworth
    Seconded byMayor Pro Tem Chris Bubser

    Approve the Consent Agenda.

    For (5)Mayor Bill Sauser, Councilmember John Wentworth, Councilmember Sarah Rea, Mayor Pro Tem Chris Bubser, and Councilmember Amanda Rice
    Carried (5 to 0)

8.1
Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of February 21, 2024.

This item has attachments. 
1.February 21, 2024 Minutes.pdf

8.2
Authorize the Town Manager to execute an Agreement with Ms. Luna Tello (Contractor) for the operation of a Food Truck at the Community Recreation Center, subject to final legal review and approval by the Contractor.

This item has attachments. 
1.Authorize the Town Manager to execute an Agreement with Ms. Luna Tello for the operation of a Food Truck at the CRC .pdf
2.Nueve Reinas Operating Plan.pdf
3.Letter of Agreement with Ms. Luna Tello for food and beverage services at the CRC_3-6-2024.pdf

8.3
Award contract for the S.H.A.R.P. Trailhead Facilities Project to Spiess Construction Co., Inc.

This item has attachments. 
1.Award contract for S.H.A.R.P. Trailhead Facilities.pdf

8.4
Accept Check Register 2/22/24 in the amount of $661,292.92. Accept Check Register 2/28/24 in the amount of $212,616.98.

This item has attachments. 
1.Check Register 02222024.pdf
2.Check Register 02282024.pdf

9.
POLICY MATTERS

 

9.1
Waive the reading and introduce by title only the ordinance amending Municipal Code Chapter 3.12 – Transient Occupancy Tax and 5.40 Transient Rental of Residential Units.

This item has attachments. 
1.3 and 5 first reading.pdf
2.Ordinance amending Chapters 3.12 and 5.40.pdf

Town Manager Rob Patterson outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Dan Sherby asked about the definition of the local emergency contact. Mr. Patterson responded. 

  • Moved byCouncilmember John Wentworth
    Seconded byCouncilmember Amanda Rice

    Waive the reading and introduce by title only the ordinance amending Municipal Code Chapter 3.12 – Transient Occupancy Tax and 5.40 Transient Rental of Residential Units.

    For (5)Mayor Bill Sauser, Councilmember John Wentworth, Councilmember Sarah Rea, Mayor Pro Tem Chris Bubser, and Councilmember Amanda Rice
    Carried (5 to 0)

9.2
Waive the reading and introduce by title only the ordinance to terminate the moratorium on the issuance of Short-Term Rental Certificates.

This item has attachments. 
1.First Reading to Lift Moratorium.pdf
2.Ordinance.pdf

Town Manager Rob Patterson outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff. 

PUBLIC COMMENT:

John Morris, Chair of the STR Advisory Committee, said that we needed to pass the ballot measure in November to increase TOT to fund housing. 

  • Moved byMayor Bill Sauser
    Seconded byCouncilmember John Wentworth

    Waive the reading and introduce by title only the ordinance lifting the current moratorium on the issuance of new short-term rental registration certificates pursuant to the Town of Mammoth Lakes Municipal Code Title 5.

    For (5)Mayor Bill Sauser, Councilmember John Wentworth, Councilmember Sarah Rea, Mayor Pro Tem Chris Bubser, and Councilmember Amanda Rice
    Carried (5 to 0)

9.3
Appointment of Town Council Representative to the Mono County Local Transportation Commission.

This item has attachments. 
1.Appointment of Council Member to the Local Transportation Commission.pdf

Town Manager Rob Patterson outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff. 

  • Moved byCouncilmember Amanda Rice
    Seconded byCouncilmember John Wentworth

    Appoint Mayor Pro Tem Bubser in place of Councilmember Rice as the Town Council Representative to the Mono County Local Transportation Commission.

    For (5)Mayor Bill Sauser, Councilmember John Wentworth, Councilmember Sarah Rea, Mayor Pro Tem Chris Bubser, and Councilmember Amanda Rice
    Carried (5 to 0)

10.
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS

This item has attachments. 
1.Councilmember Reports.pdf

Informational reports from Councilmember representatives on committees, commissions, and organizations; general reports on Councilmember activities

Councilmember Wentworth attended the Mammoth Lakes Tourism Board meeting, the Eastern Sierra Sustainable Recreation Partnership (ESSRP) meeting, the California Jobs First HRTC meeting, former Town Manager Dan Holler's retirement party, and the Eastern Sierra Council of Governments meeting.

Mayor Pro Tem Bubser attended the California Jobs First HRTC meeting.

11.
CLOSED SESSION

 

At 6:18 p.m. the Mayor announced that the Council would be entering into closed session for the purposes as stated in the agenda.

12.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION TAKEN AFTER CLOSED SESSION

 

The Council reconvened from closed session at 6:57 p.m. and announced that there was no reportable action taken.

13.
ADJOURNMENT

 

The Town Council will adjourn to a regular meeting to be held on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.

The Council adjourned the meeting at 6:57 p.m.

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