Town Council of Mammoth Lakes

Minutes of Regular Meeting

Wednesday, January 19, 2022 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

Rob Patterson led the flag salute.

3.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Mayor Pro Tem Wentworth apologized for not thanking staff for their efforts with the motorist assist program over the holidays.

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 reported on the recent Planning and Economic Development Commission (PEDC) meeting. 

Town Manager Daniel C. Holler reported that staff had removed the snow on the Canyon Boulevard sidewalk and had helped Caltrans remove snow on Main Street. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.

6.

COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS

6.1

Recognition of retiring Public Works Maintenance Worker Scott Meredith.

Public Works Maintenance Manager Todd Murphy thanked Mr. Meredith for his years of service. 

7.

STAFF PRESENTATIONS

7.1

Update and Discussion on the Status of Broadband in the Town of Mammoth Lakes and Mono County.

Town Manager Daniel C. Holler introduced IT Director Nate Greenberg. Mr. Greenberg gave a presentation regarding the 2022 Broadband Update. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.

7.2

The Parcel Year End Update.

Councilmember Sauser recused himself and left the meeting at 5:08 p.m. due to his ownership of property within 500 feet of The Parcel. Councilmember Rea recused herself and left the meeting at 5:08 p.m. due to her rental of property within 700 feet of The Parcel.

Community and Economic Development Director Sandra Moberly gave an update regarding The Parcel. There was discussion among members of Council and staff. 

Councilmembers Rea and Sauser returned to the meeting at 5:15 p.m.

8.

CONSENT AGENDA

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

  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)

8.1

Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of January 5, 2022.

8.2

Accept Payment Approval Report No. 22-27 in the amount of $1,821,726.36. Accept Payment Approval Report No. 22-28 in the amount of $714,068.58.

9.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

9.1

Consider adoption of an urgency ordinance making amendments to the Municipal Code to implement Senate Bill 9 related to urban lot splits and two-unit projects.

The Mayor opened the public hearing at 5:16 p.m.

Town Attorney Andrew Morris and Senior Planner/Housing Coordinator Nolan Bobroff outlined the information in the staff report. 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 5:40 p.m. 

• Moved by Councilmember Bill Sauser
  Seconded by Councilmember Sarah Rea

  Waive the reading and adopt by title only the urgency ordinance making amendments to the Municipal Code to implement Senate Bill 9 related to urban lot splits and two-unit projects.

  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.

POLICY MATTERS

10.1

Receive Update on the Draft Airport Capital Improvement Plan (ACIP) for Years 2022-2031 and Adopt ACIP by Resolution.

Deputy Airport Manager Sierra Shultz outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.

The Mayor called a recess at 6:01 p.m. and the Council reconvened at 6:11 p.m.

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

  Approve the resolution adopting the Airport Capital Improvement Plan (ACIP) for Years 2022-2031.

  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

Town Council Planning Goals and Funding for Mammoth Lakes Tourism FY 22-23.

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

PUBLIC COMMENT:

John Urdi, Executive Director of Mammoth Lakes Tourism (MLT), commented on the Council discussion and next week's joint meeting with MLT. There was discussion among members of Council and Mr. Urdi.

CONSENSUS:

The Town Council agreed with the marketing focus proposed by staff. The Town Council agreed to the concept of a fixed dollar amount for funding.

10.3

Joint agreement regarding Mammoth Community Water District Fee Deferral for Mammoth Lakes Housing Access Apartments Project.

Town Manager Daniel C. Holler 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, spoke in support of the proposed agreement.  

• Moved by Councilmember Bill Sauser
  Seconded by Councilmember Kirk Stapp

  Approve fee deferral agreement between the Town, Mammoth Lakes Housing, and the Mammoth Community Water District for the Access Apartments project, subject to final legal review.

  For (5)

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

  Carried (5 to 0)

10.4

Update on COVID-19 Response, Statistics/Data and Management Actions.

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

11.

COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS

Councilmember Sauser attended the Eastern Sierra Transit Authority Board meeting, attended the Local Transportation Commission meeting, met with the AMS consultant regarding the Mammoth Arts and Culture Center (MACC), and attended the Town-sponsored Ethics Training. 

Mayor Pro Tem Wentworth attended the Great Basin Unified Air Pollution Control District Board meeting, the State webinar regarding the Community Economic Resilience Fund, the Mono County Local Transportation Commission, and the Mono County COVID meeting.

Councilmember Stapp attended Ethics Training. He reported on Eastern Sierra Transit Authority (ESTA) ridership and the Mammoth Lakes Housing  (MLH) waitlist. 

12.

CLOSED SESSION

12.1

Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957, the Council will hold a conference to consider evaluation of a public employee: Town Manager.

At 8:14 p.m. the Mayor announced that the Council would be entering into closed session for the purposes as stated in the agenda.

13.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION TAKEN AFTER CLOSED SESSION

The Council reconvened from closed session at 9:17 p.m. and the Town Attorney announced that there was no reportable action taken.

14.

ADJOURNMENT

The Council adjourned the meeting at 9:17 p.m.

15.

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