Town Council of Mammoth Lakes

Minutes of Special Meeting

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

1.
CALL TO ORDER

 

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

 

Pat Foster led the flag salute.

3.
INTERVIEWS

 

Due to the withdrawal of Jennifer Kretiz's application, the interviews were canceled. 

4.
PUBLIC COMMENTS

 

Kendra Knight, Mammoth Disposal, wished the Council and the community a Happy Earth Month.

Acting Police Chief Dan Casabian introduced Police Recruits Magdalena (Maggie) Raya-Cruz and Jason Garcia Santana to the Council and the community. 

Lucero Solorio said that she was being evicted due to a remodel and asked for a moratorium on no fault evictions in Town. 

5.
POLICY MATTERS

 

5.1
Appoint an applicant to serve as a member of the Building Advisory Committee/Board of Appeals, with a term expiring on April 1, 2024.

This item has attachments. 
1.Appointment to BOA.pdf
2.Jennifer Kreitz Application(1).pdf
3.Daniel Polis Application(1).pdf
  • Moved byCouncilmember Chris Bubser
    Seconded byCouncilmember Amanda Rice

    Appoint Dan Polis to serve as a member of the Building Advisory Committee/Board of Appeals, with a term expiring on April 1, 2024.

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

5.2
Council Update and Direction on Management and Response to Extreme Weather Declared Emergency.

This item has attachments. 
1.Update and Council Direction on Emergency Declaration and Response to Extreme Weather Conditions.pdf

Town Manager Daniel C. Holler and Public Works Director Haislip Hayes gave an update regarding current efforts in response to the emergency. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Pam Mitchell asked about the company doing the Town's road repair work and if prevailing wage was in effect for that work. Mr. Hayes responded that Black Gold Asphalt was doing the work using prevailing wage.  

5.3
Resolution of Intention to Renew the Mammoth Lakes Tourism Improvement District.

This item has attachments. 
1.Resolution of Intention to Renew the Mammoth Lakes Tourism Improvement District.pdf
2.Resolution of Intention to Renew MLTBID_26April_23.pdf
3.Notice_MLTBID_Pubic Hearing_26Apr2023.pdf
4.FINAL MLTBID_MDP_14Mar2023_For Petition Drive.pdf
5.Dawn Vereuck Public Comment.pdf
6.Matthew Lehman Public Comment.pdf
7.Jim Tyberg Public Comment.pdf
8.Andrea Bradshaw Public Comment.pdf
9.Angela Bradshaw Public Comment.pdf
10.Bob Yoder Public Comment.pdf
11.Joe Castaldo Public Comment.pdf
12.Kent Rianda Public Comment.pdf
13.Melissa Swan Public Comment.pdf
14.Ed Schuyler Public Comment.pdf
15.Barbara Taylor Public Comment.pdf
16.Alisa Mokler Harper Public Comment.pdf
17.Andrea Walker Public Comment.pdf
18.Michael Ledesma Public Comment.pdf
19.Matthew Lehman Public Comment 2.pdf

Town Manager Daniel C. Holler outlined the information in the staff report. Town Clerk Jamie Gray reported that 62.64% of the petitions to renew the TBID had been received. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.

John Urdi, Executive Director of Mammoth Lakes Tourism, spoke in support of the TBID renewal. There was discussion among members of Council and Mr. Urdi. 

PUBLIC COMMENT:

John Morris, Director of Operations for Snowcreek Resort, member of the Lodging Association and member of the Mammoth Lakes Tourism Board, spoke in support of the TBID renewal with a ten year year. 

Ken Brengle, Executive Director of the Mammoth Lakes Chamber of Commerce, reported that the Chamber Board of Directors unanimously supported the renewal of the TBID with a ten year term. Mr. Brengle spoke in support of the TBID renewal with a ten year term.

Tom Cage asked about the item before the Council this evening. Mr. Holler and Mr. Urdi responded. Mr. Cage said that he supported marketing but that ten years was too long.

Teri Stehlik, Seasons 4 Condominium Rentals, asked about oversight of MLT's budget through the Town's contract with them. Mr. Holler and Town Attorney Andrew Morris responded.

Brent Truax, Managing Director of the Sierra Nevada Resort and Spa, spoke in support of the TBID renewal.

Kirk Schaubmayer, Alpenhof Lodge, spoke in support of the TBID renewal. 

John Mendel, Devil's Creek Distillery and member of the Mammoth Lakes Tourism Board, spoke in support of the TBID renewal.

Pam Mitchell spoke about supporting employees.

  • Moved byCouncilmember Chris Bubser
    Seconded byMayor Pro Tem Bill Sauser

    Adopt the Resolution declaring its intention to renew the Mammoth Lakes Tourism Business Improvement District (MLTBID) and fixing the time and place of a public meeting and a public hearing thereon and giving notice thereof.

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

6.
CLOSED SESSION

 

7.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION TAKEN AFTER CLOSED SESSION

 

The Council reconvened from closed session at 6:25 p.m. and announced that there was no reportable action taken. 

8.
ADJOURNMENT

 

The Council adjourned the meeting at 6:25 p.m.

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