Town Council of Mammoth Lakes

Minutes of Regular Meeting

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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

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
 

Haislip Hayes led the flag salute.

3.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
 

There were no public comments given at this time.

4.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
 

There were no additions to the agenda.

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

Community and Economic Development Director Sandra Moberly gave an update regarding current housing and planning activities. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.

Trails Coordinator Joel Rathje gave an update regarding the Mammoth Lakes Trail System Host Program. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.

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 parks and recreation activities. 

Administrative Services/Finance Director Rob Patterson gave an air service update. There was discussion among members of Council and staff. 

Town Manager Daniel C. Holler gave an update regarding the Office of Outdoor Recreation and the Forest Service. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.

6.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
 

6.1
Introduce newly promoted Senior Planner/Housing Coordinator Nolan Bobroff.
 

Community and Economic Development Director Sandra Moberly introduced Mr. Bobroff to the Council and the community.

7.
CONSENT AGENDA
 

  • Moved byCouncilmember Bill Sauser
    Seconded byCouncilmember Kirk Stapp

    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)

8.
POLICY MATTERS
 

8.1
Lease between the Town and Tesla Motors, Inc. for space at the new Community Recreation Center for electric vehicle charging stations.
This item has attachments. 

1.Lease between the Town and Tesla Motors, Inc. for space at the New Community Recreation Center(1).pdf
2.DRAFT - CRC Tesla Supercharger Agreement.pdf

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

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Emily Bryant, electric car owner, said that her vehicle would not be serviced by any of the proposed electric charging stations. She encouraged the Council to consider additional charging station providers.

  • Moved byMayor Lynda Salcido
    Seconded byCouncilmember Kirk Stapp

    Authorize the Town Manager to execute a lease agreement between the Town and Tesla Motors, Inc. for space at the new Community Recreation Center for electric vehicle charging stations, in substantial conformance with the presented draft lease agreement.

    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
Service Agreement with Eastern Sierra Transit Authority (ESTA) for transit related services.
This item has attachments. 

1.Service Agreement with Eastern Sierra Transit Authority (ESTA).pdf
2.Draft ESTA Transit Services Contract 2022.pdf

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

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Phil Moores, Executive Director of the Eastern Sierra Transit Authority, spoke in support of the proposed contract. He requested a January 31 start date. 

  • Moved byCouncilmember Bill Sauser
    Seconded byCouncilmember Kirk Stapp

    Authorize the Town Manager to execute a service agreement between the Town and the Eastern Sierra Transit Authority (ESTA) for transit related services as amended to have a start date of February 1, 2022. 

    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
Establish Goals for the Joint Meeting with Mammoth Lakes Housing.
This item has attachments. 

1.Establish Goals for the Joint Meeting with Mammoth Lakes Housing.pdf
2.Staff Report.pdf
3.MLH Agreement.pdf
4.Presentation.pdf

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

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Patricia Robertson, Executive Director of Mammoth Lakes Housing, thanked the Town Council for their feedback. 

8.4
Update on the Management and Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic.
This item has attachments. 

1.Update on Management and Response to COVID 19 Pandemic(2).pdf
2.COVID Presentation.pdf

Town Manager Daniel C. Holler gave an update regarding the pandemic.  There was discussion among members of Council and staff.

8.5
Update on steps taken in response to Thompson incident.
This item has attachments. 

1.Update on steps taken in response to Thompson incident.pdf

Town Attorney Andrew Morris outlined the information in the staff report.  There was discussion among members of Council and staff.

8.6
Council Report on Town Manager Evaluation.
This item has attachments. 

1.Council Report on Town Manager Evaluation.pdf

Mayor Salcido outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.

9.
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
This item has attachments. 

1.Councilmember Reports.pdf

Councilmember Rea attended the Collaborative Planning Team meeting. She reported that she would be meeting with Dr. Kermit Jones, a candidate for the third congressional district.

Councilmember Sauser attended the Mammoth Lakes Tourism Board meeting.

Councilmember Stapp reported on the Mammoth Lakes Housing waitlist. 

Mayor Pro Tem Wentworth attended the Integrated Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Program Technical Advisory Council.

Mayor Salcido attended the League of California Cities virtual training, the meeting regarding the Eastern Sierra Small Business Resource Center Project, and the Collaborative Planning Team meeting.

10.
ADJOURNMENT
 

The Council adjourned the meeting at 6:08 p.m.

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