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 2:32 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 437 Old Mammoth Road, Suite Z, Mammoth Lakes.

2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
 

Dan Holler led the flag salute.

3.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
 

John Morris, Mammoth Lakes Lodging Association, spoke about rental assistance for workforce housing.  

4.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
 

There were no additions to the agenda.

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

Parks and Recreation Director Stuart Brown gave an update regarding the COVID pandemic, and an update regarding current parks and recreation activities.

Administrative Services/Finance Director Rob Patterson gave an update regarding current finance activities. 

Councilmember Rea joined the meeting at 2:43 p.m.

John Morris, Board of Mammoth Lakes Tourism (MLT), gave an update regarding current MLT programs. There was discussion among members of Council and Mr. Morris.

6.
WORKSHOP
 

6.1
Joint Workshop with the Recreation Commission.
This item has attachments. 

1.Joint Workshop with the Recreation Commission.pdf
2.2022 Parks and Recreation Department Strategic Workplan.pdf

Recreation Commissioners Christi Constable and Sean Turner, Vice Chair Laurel Martin, and Chair Betsy Truax were in attendance.

There was discussion among members of the Commission, Council, and staff. 

CONSENSUS:

Council directed staff to bring back consideration of an increase to youth sports funding. 

7.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
 

7.1
Introduce newly promoted Engineering Manager Amy Callanan.
 

Public Works Director Haislip Hayes congratulated Ms. Callanan on her promotion.

8.
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
 

8.1
Bird presentation on implementing service.
This item has attachments. 

1.Bird presentation on implementing service.pdf

Public Works Director Haislip Hayes introduced Bird Scooter representatives, Taylor Kenney and Michael Covato. Mr. Covato and Ms. Kenney spoke about the implementation of services in Mammoth Lakes. There was discussion among members of Council, staff, and the Bird Scooter representatives.   

The Mayor called a recess at 4:30 p.m. and the Council reconvened at 4:38 p.m.

8.2
2022-23 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Update.
This item has attachments. 

1.2022-23 Capital Improvement Plan Updates.pdf
2.Draft 22-23 5-Year CIP Project List.pdf
3.Draft 22-23 Long Range CIP Project List.pdf
4.Sandy Hogan Public Comment CIP.pdf

Public Works Director Haislip Hayes and Town Manager Daniel C. Holler gave a presentation outlining the CIP. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.

CONSENSUS:

Council directed staff to add a project to the list regarding the conversion of office space to housing. 

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Kathy Cage commented on the uses for the community center site. 

CONSENSUS:

Council directed staff to build projects for multiple uses.

Council directed staff to improve existing infrastructure

Council was in favor of the proposed roundabouts.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Ms. Cage asked questions and Mr. Hayes responded.  

Sandy Hogan spoke about the potential for roundabouts.

CONSENSUS:

Council directed staff to add Trails System Master Plan Node Connections to the five year program.

Ms. Cage said that she did not agree with the conclusions in the Mobility Plan. She requested that the Town develop a transportation system design. 

9.
CONSENT AGENDA
 

  • Moved byMayor Pro Tem John Wentworth
    Seconded byCouncilmember 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)

9.1
Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of March 2, 2022.
This item has attachments. 

1.March 2, 2022 Minutes.pdf

9.2
Approve the resolution re-authorizing the Town Council to meet virtually during the COVID-19 pandemic declared emergency.
This item has attachments. 

1.Resolution Extending Virtual Meetings - AB 361.pdf

9.3
Authorize a Lease Agreement with Mammoth Disposal for use of 312 Industrial Circle in the Industrial Park.
This item has attachments. 

1.Lease Agreement with Mammoth Disposal.pdf
2.Mammoth Disposal Lease Agreement Draft.pdf

9.4
Authorize a professional services agreement with Lisa Wise Consulting Inc. for Mammoth Mountain Main Lodge Redevelopment project management.
This item has attachments. 

1.Authorize a professional services agreement with Lisa Wise Consulting, Inc. for MMLR.pdf
2.Staff Report.pdf
3.Attachment 1 Lisa Wise Contract.pdf

9.5
Approve and adopt the Resolution establishing delegation of authority as a contracting agency of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) to the office/position of Town Manager.
This item has attachments. 

1.Delegation of Authority - CalPERS.pdf
2.Resolution 22-XX Delegation of Authority - CalPERS.pdf

9.6
Accept the Town’s 2020-21 Independent Auditor’s Report.
This item has attachments. 

1.Independent Auditor’s Report for Town’s Fiscal Year 2020-21.pdf
2.Town of Mammoth Lakes Audit Report FY20-21.pdf

9.7
Accept Payment Approval Report No. 22-35 in the amount of $202,422.42. Accept Payment Approval No. 22-36 in the amount of $595,780.23.
This item has attachments. 

1.Payment Approval Report No. 22-35.pdf
2.Payment Approval Report Np. 20-36.pdf

10.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
 

10.1
Adopt Resolution of Intent to Establish an Undergrounding Utility District (UUD).
This item has attachments. 

1.Adopt resolution of intent to establish an undergrounding utility district.pdf
2.Attachment A Reso 2022-xx Intent to Establish UUD.pdf
3.Attachment B Proposed Underground Utility District No. 2022-01.pdf
4.Attachment C Public Hearing Notice.pdf

The Mayor called a recess at 6:39 p.m. and the Council reconvened at 6:46 p.m.

The Mayor opened the public hearing at 6:47 p.m.

Public Works Director Haislip Hayes outlined the information in the staff report. 

With no members of the public coming forward to speak, the Mayor closed the public hearing at 6:55 p.m.

  • Moved byCouncilmember Bill Sauser
    Seconded byMayor Pro Tem John Wentworth

    Adopt the attached Resolution (Attachment A) declaring its intention to establish Underground Utility District.

     

    For (5)Councilmember Bill Sauser, Mayor Lynda Salcido, Councilmember Kirk Stapp, Mayor Pro Tem John Wentworth, and Councilmember Sarah Rea
    Carried (5 to 0)

10.2
2022/23 Parks and Recreation Department Fee Schedule Amendments.
This item has attachments. 

1.2022-23 Parks and Recreation Department Fee Schedule Amendments.pdf
2.Staff Report(1).pdf
3.Exhibit A - Resolution.pdf
4.Exhibit B - 2022-23 Master Fee Schedule.xlsx
5.Exhibit B - Master Fee Schedule.pdf

The Mayor opened the public hearing at 6:56 p.m.

Parks and Recreation Director Stuart Brown gave an update regarding current parks and recreation activities.  There was discussion among members of Council and staff.

With no members of the public coming forward to speak, the Mayor closed the public hearing at 7:00 p.m.

  • Moved byMayor Pro Tem John Wentworth
    Seconded byCouncilmember Bill Sauser

    Approve by resolution the 2022/23 Parks and Recreation Department fee schedule amendments as presented in Exhibit B.

    For (5)Councilmember Bill Sauser, Mayor Lynda Salcido, Councilmember Kirk Stapp, Mayor Pro Tem John Wentworth, and Councilmember Sarah Rea
    Carried (5 to 0)

10.3
Public hearing to consider authorizing additional scope of work for the CDBG CV1 and CV2/3 Grants to provide funding towards the new public park and playground at The Parcel.
This item has attachments. 

1.CDBG CARES Grant Amendment.pdf
2.Attachment 1 - CDBG CV1 Grant Resolution.pdf
3.Attachment 2 - CDBG CV2 and 3 Grant Resolution.pdf

The Mayor opened the public hearing at 7:01 p.m.

Councilmember Rea recused herself and left the meeting at 7:02 p.m. due to her rental of property within 700 feet of The Parcel. Councilmember Sauser recused himself and left the meeting at 7:02 p.m. due to his ownership of property within 500 feet of The Parcel. 

Senior Planner - Housing Coordinator Nolan Bobroff outlined the information in the staff report.

With no members of the public coming forward to speak, the Mayor closed the public hearing at 7:07 p.m.

Councilmembers Rea and Sauser returned to the meeting at 7:08 p.m.

  • Moved byMayor Pro Tem John Wentworth
    Seconded byCouncilmember Kirk Stapp

    Approve the attached resolutions authorizing additional scope of work for the CDBG CV1 and CV2/3 Grants to provide funding towards the new public park and playground at The Parcel.

    For (3)Mayor Lynda Salcido, Councilmember Kirk Stapp, and Mayor Pro Tem John Wentworth
    Abstain (2)Councilmember Bill Sauser, and Councilmember Sarah Rea
    Carried (3 to 0)

11.
POLICY MATTERS
 

11.1
Consider Final Draft Mobility Hub Study and Program.
This item has attachments. 

1.Town Council Consider Final Draft Mobility Hub Study and Program.pdf
2.Final Draft Mobility Hub Study and Program.pdf
3.Pat Agnitch Public Comment.pdf
4.Sharon Clark Public Comment.pdf
5.Diane Beglau Public Comment.pdf
6.Sandy Hogan Public Comment.pdf

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

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Kathy Cage said that the Town needed a transportation system.

Sandy Hogan said that public input was needed on the plan. She said that the Town should update the North Village Plan including the mobility aspect.

CONSENSUS:

The Council agreed to give the public more time to review the Study and Program and to bring back this item on April 6, 2022.

11.2
Policy Discussion on Mammoth Lakes Recreation Contract.
This item has attachments. 

1.Policy Discussion on Mammoth Lakes Recreation Contract.pdf

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

11.3
Amend Chapter 2.40 – Town of Mammoth Lakes Recreation Commission of the Town of Mammoth Lakes Municipal Code.
This item has attachments. 

1.Amend Chapter 2.40 of the Town of Mammoth Lakes Municipal Code.pdf
2.Staff Report(2).pdf
3.Exhibit A.pdf

Parks and Recreation Director Stuart Brown outlined the information in the staff report.

  • Moved byCouncilmember Bill Sauser
    Seconded byMayor Pro Tem John Wentworth

    Waive the first reading and introduce by title only the attached ordinance amending Chapter 2.40 of the Town of Mammoth Lakes Municipal Code.

    For (5)Councilmember Bill Sauser, Mayor Lynda Salcido, Councilmember Kirk Stapp, Mayor Pro Tem John Wentworth, and Councilmember Sarah Rea
    Carried (5 to 0)

11.4
Adopt Resolution Supporting an Independent and Democratic Ukraine and Condemning the Russian Invasion of Ukraine.
This item has attachments. 

1.Resolution Supporting an Independent and Democratic Ukraine and Condemning the Russian Invasion of Ukraine.pdf
2.Resolution in Support of Ukraine 031622.pdf

Town Manager Daniel C. Holler outlined the information in the staff report.  

  • Moved byMayor Pro Tem John Wentworth
    Seconded byCouncilmember Kirk Stapp

    Adopt the Resolution Supporting an Independent and Democratic Ukraine and Condemning the Russian Invasion of Ukraine.

    For (5)Councilmember Bill Sauser, Mayor Lynda Salcido, Councilmember Kirk Stapp, Mayor Pro Tem John Wentworth, and Councilmember Sarah Rea
    Carried (5 to 0)

11.5
Fiscal Year 22-23 Budget – Preliminary Revenue Projections.
This item has attachments. 

1.Fiscal Year 22-23 Budget - Preliminary Revenue Projections.pdf
2.Presentation.pdf

Administrative Services/Finance Director Rob Patterson outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.

CONSENSUS:

The Council agreed with staff's recommendation of a base of $16M for Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) for the fiscal year 2022/23 budget.

12.
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
This item has attachments. 

1.Councilmember Reports.pdf

Mayor Pro Tem Wentworth said that he spoke with White Fish, Montana residents regarding air service. He attended the Eastern Sierra Climate and Communities Resilience Project meeting and the joint meeting with the Mono County Board of Supervisors.

Councilmember Sauser said that the enhanced infrastructure finance district (EIFD) discussed at the joint meeting with the Mono County Board of Supervisors needed to move forward. He attended the employee appreciation luncheon.

Councilmember Rea attended the joint meeting with the Mono County Board of Supervisors.  

Councilmember Stapp attended the employee appreciation luncheon and the joint meeting with the Mono County Board of Supervisors. 

Mayor Salcido attended the employee appreciation luncheon. 

13.
ADJOURNMENT
 

The Council adjourned the meeting at 7:59 p.m.

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