Town Council of Mammoth Lakes

Minutes of Regular Meeting

Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at 4:00 P.m. - 10:00 P.m.

437 Old Mammoth Road, Suite Z, Mammoth Lakes

Members Present:

• Mayor Lynda Salcido,
• Mayor Pro Tem John Wentworth,
• Councilmember Sarah Rea,
• Councilmember Bill Sauser,
• and Councilmember Kirk Stapp

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

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

Councilmember Rea led the flag salute.

3.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Emily Crocetti, The Sheet, asked about public works snow plow and snow management issues.

Dieter Fiebiger asked if the Council was willing to make changes to The Parcel Phase 1. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.

4.

ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA

There were no additions to the agenda.

5.

REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS AND/OR DEPARTMENTS (AS NEEDED)

Police Chief Al Davis gave an update regarding the impacts of the recent storms.

Public Works Director Haislip Hayes gave an update regarding current public works activities. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.

Parks and Recreation Director Stuart Brown gave an update regarding current parks and recreation activities.

Emily Crocetti, The Sheet, asked for the qualifications and starting pay for snowplow operators.

Finance/Administrative Services Director Rob Patterson gave an update regarding Airport operations.

Town Manager Daniel C. Holler gave an update regarding grooming in the Shady Rest area and overnight parking.

6.

INTRODUCTIONS

6.1

Introduce newly promoted Permit Technician/Plans Examiner Bailey Thompson.

Community and Economic Development Director Sandra Moberly congratulated Ms. Thompson on her promotion.

6.2

Introduce new Permit Technician Melissa Bell.

Community and Economic Development Director Sandra Moberly introduced Ms. Bell to the Council and the community.

7.

CONSENT AGENDA

Mayor Salcido noted that Agenda item 7.4 would be removed from the consent agenda for separate discussion. Councilmember Wentworth requested that Agenda Item 7.3 be removed from the consent agenda for separate discussion.

• Resolution:
  Moved by Councilmember Bill Sauser
  Seconded by Councilmember Sarah Rea

  Approve the Consent Agenda.

  For (5)

  Councilmember Bill Sauser, Mayor Lynda Salcido, Councilmember Kirk Stapp, Mayor Pro Tem John Wentworth, and Councilmember Sarah Rea

  Carried (5 to 0)

7.1

Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of December 1, 2021.

7.2

Approve the resolution re-authorizing the Town Council to meet virtually during the COVID-19 pandemic declared emergency.

• Resolution:
• Resolution:

7.3

Award Engineering Design Contract for the Minaret Multi-Use Path Project to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.

This item was removed from the consent agenda for separate discussion.

Public Works Director Haislip Hayes outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.

• Resolution:
  Moved by Mayor Pro Tem John Wentworth
  Seconded by Councilmember Kirk Stapp

  Authorize the Public Works Director to finalize scope and fee negotiations and execute an agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for the engineering design of the Minaret MUP Project.

  For (5)

  Councilmember Bill Sauser, Mayor Lynda Salcido, Councilmember Kirk Stapp, Mayor Pro Tem John Wentworth, and Councilmember Sarah Rea

  Carried (5 to 0)

7.4

Approve Lease Agreement with Mammoth Disposal for Property located at 312 Industrial Circle.

Town Manager Daniel C. Holler and Town Attorney Andrew Morris outlined the information in the staff report. 

• Resolution:
  Moved by Mayor Pro Tem John Wentworth
  Seconded by Councilmember Bill Sauser

  Approve a lease agreement with Mammoth Disposal for use of 312 Industrial Circle at the Sierra Business Park (APN 037-260-037-000) subject to final review by the Town Manager and the Town Attorney.

  For (5)

  Councilmember Bill Sauser, Mayor Lynda Salcido, Councilmember Kirk Stapp, Mayor Pro Tem John Wentworth, and Councilmember Sarah Rea

  Carried (5 to 0)

7.5

Adopt a resolution approving the Fiscal Year 20/21 Development Impact Fee Report and making findings that there remains a reasonable relationship for that fee program.

This item was inadvertently left out of the vote to adopt the Consent Agenda.

• Resolution:
  Moved by Councilmember Bill Sauser
  Seconded by Councilmember Kirk Stapp

  Adopt a resolution approving the FY 20/21 Development Impact Fee Report and making findings that there remains a reasonable relationship for the Fee Program.

  For (5)

  Councilmember Bill Sauser, Mayor Lynda Salcido, Councilmember Kirk Stapp, Mayor Pro Tem John Wentworth, and Councilmember Sarah Rea

  Carried (5 to 0)

7.6

Accept and File the SB 165 Tax Accountability Report for CFD 2001-1 (North Village), CFD 2004-1 (Fractional), CFD 2005-1 (In Lieu), and CFD 2013-3 (Transit Services).

• Resolution:

7.7

Approve the Resolution Adopting the Town of Mammoth Lakes Sustainable Purchasing and Practices Policy.

• Resolution:

7.8

Accept Payment Approval Report No. 22-22 in the amount of $397,115.70. Accept Payment Approval Report No. 22-23 in the amount of $135,561.06.                                                

8.

POLICY MATTERS

8.1

Waive the reading and adopt the ordinance amending Municipal Code Chapter 8.13, Construction and Demolition Waste Management and Chapter 3.20, Purchases.

Assistant to the Town Manager Pam Kobylarz outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.

• Resolution:
  Moved by Councilmember Kirk Stapp
  Seconded by Mayor Lynda Salcido

  Waive the reading and adopt by title only the urgency ordinance amending Municipal Code Chapter 8.13, Construction and Demolition Waste Management and Chapter 3.20, Purchases.

  For (5)

  Councilmember Bill Sauser, Mayor Lynda Salcido, Councilmember Kirk Stapp, Mayor Pro Tem John Wentworth, and Councilmember Sarah Rea

  Carried (5 to 0)

8.2

Approve Destination Resort Community Economic Development (DRCEDS) Update.

Community and Economic Development Director Sandra Moberly outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.

• Resolution:
  Moved by Councilmember Sarah Rea
  Seconded by Councilmember Kirk Stapp

  Accept the updated Destination Resort Community Economic Development Strategy (DRCEDS) document, as amended to include lack of affordable childcare under challenges.

  For (5)

  Councilmember Bill Sauser, Mayor Lynda Salcido, Councilmember Kirk Stapp, Mayor Pro Tem John Wentworth, and Councilmember Sarah Rea

  Carried (5 to 0)

8.3

Long-Range Capital Improvement Plan Development and Schedule.

Public Works Director Haislip Hayes gave a presentation outlining the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.

CONSENSUS:

Continue with the Long-Range Capital Improvement Plan Development and Schedule as recommended by staff.

The Mayor called a recess at 5:37 and the Council reconvened at 5:47 p.m.

• Resolution:

8.4

Update, discussion, and action on Town Council Strategic Priorities and Key Objectives and implementation efforts.

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

CONSENSUS:

The Town Council agreed on the name of "Housing Now" for the Town's Housing Program.

Direct staff to bring back information on a short-term rental (STR) moratorium and an update to the quality of life ordinance.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Betsy Truax, Executive Director of the Mammoth Lakes Foundation, said that she appreciated the Town's support in the process and would appreciate the opportunity to finish their process. 

CONSENSUS:

Direct staff to try to enhance the public outreach program and consider asking Mammoth Lakes Tourism for help with this effort.

• Resolution:

8.5

Update on COVID-19 data/statistics and management and response to COVID-19 pandemic.

Town Manager Daniel C. Holler gave an update regarding the pandemic.

• Resolution:

9.

COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS

Councilmember Rea attended the Mammoth Lakes Tourism (MLT) Community Coffee, met with Kim Anaclerio and Craig Albright regarding joining the Mammoth Lakes Recreation (MLR) Board, and attended the Mammoth Voices meeting regarding the June election.

Mayor Pro Tem Wentworth attended the Eastern Sierra Sustainable Recreation Partnership (ESSRP) meeting, the Sustainable Recreation Tourism Initiative (SRTI) virtual wrap-up, the Mammoth Trails Committee meeting, the Eastern Sierra Council of Governments meeting, and the Mono County Local Transportation Commission meeting. 

Councilmember Sauser attended the Mono County Local Transportation Commission meeting, the Eastern Sierra Transit Authority Board meeting, and the Mammoth Trails Committee meeting. 

Councilmember Stapp attended the Eastern Sierra Transit Authority Board meeting.

10.

CLOSED SESSION

10.1

Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, the Town Council will hold a conference with its representatives in regard to property negotiations pertaining to:

At 8:30 p.m. the Mayor announced that the Council would be entering into closed session for the purposes as stated in the agenda.

11.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION

The Council reconvened from closed session at 8:48 p.m. and the Town Manager announced that there was no reportable action taken.

12.

ADJOURNMENT

The Council adjourned the meeting at 8:48 p.m.