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 Lynda Salcido,
  • Councilmember Kirk Stapp,
  • and Councilmember John Wentworth
Members Absent:
  • Councilmember Sarah Rea

1.
CALL TO ORDER
 

The Mayor called the meeting to order at 4:01 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 437 Old Mammoth Road, Suite Z, Mammoth Lakes.

2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
 

Andrew Morris led the flag salute.

3.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
 

John Guatelli spoke in opposition to the Woodmen bus turnaround and noted that he had submitted a petition with signatures of people opposed to the Woodmen turnaround.

E.L. Smoogen, Trails Homeowners Association, said that the Town needed to address future drainage easement issues in The Trails at the next Council meeting.

Louisa Bir spoke in opposition to the Woodmen bus turnaround. 

Robin Morning spoke in opposition to the Woodmen bus turnaround.

Mark Davis spoke about the issue of community versus commodity. 

Traci Walker spoke in opposition to the Woodmen bus turnaround.

Sue Merhof spoke in opposition to the Woodmen bus turnaround.

4.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
 

There were no additions to the agenda.

5.
REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS AND/OR DEPARTMENTS (AS NEEDED)
 

Special Projects Manager Grady Dutton gave an update regarding the Airport and The Parcel.

Public Works Director Haislip Hayes gave an update regarding the Mobility Hub survey. 

6.
CONSENT AGENDA
 

  • Resolution:
    Moved byMayor Pro Tem Lynda Salcido
    Seconded byCouncilmember John Wentworth

    Approve the Consent Agenda.

    For (4)Mayor Bill Sauser, Mayor Pro Tem Lynda Salcido, Councilmember Kirk Stapp, and Councilmember John Wentworth
    Absent (1)Councilmember Sarah Rea
    Carried (4 to 0)

6.1
Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of August 4, 2021.
This item has attachments. 

1.August 4, 2021 Minutes.pdf

6.2
Permission for Councilmember Rea to be absent from Town Council meetings during maternity leave.
This item has attachments. 

1.Granting permission for Councilmember Rea to be absent from Council meetings September through November 2021.pdf
2.Resolution Excusing Member Rae from Council Meetings During Maternity Leave.pdf
  • Resolution:

    Approve the Resolution excusing and granting permission to Councilmember Sarah Rea to be absent from regular and special Town Council Meetings through the months of August, September, October, and November 2021.

6.3
Authorize the Town Manager to transfer land to the Southern Mono Healthcare District.
This item has attachments. 

1.Transfer of Land to Southern Mono Healthcare District.pdf
2.Exhibit A - Locations.pdf
3.Exhibit B - Grant Deeds.pdf
  • Resolution:

    Authorize the Town Manager to sign documents to transfer land to the Southern Mono Healthcare District,

6.4
Approve the resolution amending the list of Town employees authorized to transfer funds into and out of the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF).
This item has attachments. 

1.Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) - Transfer Authority .pdf
2.TOML LAIF account authorization.pdf
3.LAIF Resolution.pdf
  • Resolution:

    Staff recommends the Town Council approve the attached resolution to amend the list Town employees authorized to transfer funds into and out of the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) with the California State Treasurer’s Office.

6.5
Adopt the resolution designating Canyon Boulevard as closed between Hillside Drive and Lake Mary Road for the Mammoth Fall Century & Gran Fondo special event on Saturday, September 11, 2021 from 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
This item has attachments. 

1.Resolution for the Mammoth Fall Century and Gran Fondo .pdf
2.Resolution for Gran Fondo Road Closure.pdf
  • Resolution:

    Adopt the resolution designating Canyon Boulevard as closed between Hillside Drive and Lake Mary Road for the Mammoth Fall Century & Gran Fondo special event on Saturday, September 11, 2021 from 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

6.6
Adopt the resolution declaring the Council’s intention to annex territories into the Town of Mammoth Lakes Community Facilities District No. 2013-3 (Transit Services) pursuant to the Mello-Roos Communities Facilities Act of 1982, levying a special tax in
This item has attachments. 

1.Transit CFD 2013-3 Staff Report 2021.8.18.pdf
2.Attachment A_Resolution of Intention to Annex Property_Annex. 4.pdf
3.Attachment B Annexation No. 4 Boundary Map.pdf
4.Attachment C Hillside LLC - Annexation Petition.pdf
  • Resolution:

    Staff recommends that Town Council adopt the resolution declaring the Council’s intention to annex territories into the Community Facilities District No. 2013-3 (Transit CFD) pursuant to the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982, levying a special tax in connection therewith, and setting the time and place for the public hearing on October 6, 2021.

6.7
Accept Payment Approval Report No. 21-58 in the amount of $10,311.39. Accept Payment Approval Report No. 22-06 in the amount of $43,020.71.  Accept Payment Approval Report No. 21-59 in the amount of $309,511.12.
This item has attachments. 

1.Payment Approval Report No. 21-58.pdf
2.Payment Approval Report No. 22-06.pdf
3.Payment Approval Report No. 21-59.pdf
4.Payment Approval Report No. 22-08.pdf

7.
POLICY MATTERS
 

7.1
Agreement between the Town of Mammoth Lakes and Mammoth Lakes Tourism to fund scheduled charter air service at Mammoth Yosemite Airport.
This item has attachments. 

1.Agreement between Town and MLT to fund scheduled charter air service at Mammoth Airport.pdf
2.Advanced Air Service Schedule.pdf
3.Winter 2021-2022 air service subsidy agreement.pdf

Town Manager Daniel C. Holler outlined the information in the staff report.  There was discussion among members of Council and staff.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Pat Foster spoke in support of the proposed agreement.

  • Resolution:
    Moved byCouncilmember John Wentworth
    Seconded byCouncilmember Kirk Stapp

    Approve the Agreement between the Town of Mammoth Lakes and Mammoth Lakes Tourism to provide funding for scheduled charter air service at Mammoth Yosemite Airport, designate $200,000 from the Airport fund to support the service, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the agreement after final review by the Town Attorney.

    For (4)Mayor Bill Sauser, Mayor Pro Tem Lynda Salcido, Councilmember Kirk Stapp, and Councilmember John Wentworth
    Absent (1)Councilmember Sarah Rea
    Carried (4 to 0)

7.2
Fourth Quarter Fiscal Year 20-21 Budget Review.
This item has attachments. 

1.Fourth Quarter Fiscal Year 20-21 Budget Review.pdf
2.Staff Report.pdf
3.Presentation.pdf
4.Attachment A.pdf
5.Attachment B.pdf
6.Resolution.pdf

Administrative Services/Finance Director Rob Patterson gave a presentation outlining the fourth quarter budget update.  There was discussion among members of Council and staff.

  • Resolution:
    Moved byCouncilmember John Wentworth
    Seconded byMayor Pro Tem Lynda Salcido

    Adopt the resolution amending the FY20-21 budget as recommended on Attachment A and FY21-22 budget as recommended in Attachment B.

    For (4)Mayor Bill Sauser, Mayor Pro Tem Lynda Salcido, Councilmember Kirk Stapp, and Councilmember John Wentworth
    Absent (1)Councilmember Sarah Rea
    Carried (4 to 0)

7.3
Update on COVID-19 Response and Management.
This item has attachments. 

1.COVID-19 Update.pdf
2.COVID 19 Council Update.pdf

Town Manager Daniel C. Holler gave a presentation regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.  There was discussion among members of Council and staff.

  • Resolution:

8.
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
 

Councilmember Wentworth met with Congressman Obernolte, attended the Local Transportation Commission meeting, met with the GO-Biz representative, toured the Community Recreation Center site, and attended the Eastern Sierra Council of Governments meeting.

Mayor Pro Tem Salcido toured the Community Recreation Center site and met with the GO-Biz representative.

Councilmember Stapp attended the Eastern Sierra Transit Authority (ESTA) meeting.

Mayor Sauser met with the GO-Biz representative, toured the Community Recreation Center site, and attended the ESTA meeting.

9.
ADJOURNMENT
 

The Council adjourned the meeting at 6:09 p.m.

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