Town Council of Mammoth Lakes

Minutes of Regular Meeting

Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at 3:45 P.m. - 10:45 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.

RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY

1.1

At 3:45 p.m. the Town Council will meet in front of Mammoth Middle School (1600 Meridian Boulevard) to participate in a ribbon cutting ceremony in recognition of the completion of the Multi-Use Path Project.

Councilmembers Rea and Sauser and Mayor Salcido participated in the ribbon cutting ceremony. 

2.

CALL TO ORDER

The Mayor called the meeting to order at 4:06 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 437 Old Mammoth Road, Suite Z, Mammoth Lakes.

3.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Dan Lyster led the flag salute.

4.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

The Public Comment portion of the agenda provides the public with an opportunity to address the Town Council on matters not otherwise listed on the agenda. Under California law the Town Council is prohibited from generally discussing or taking action on items not included in the agenda; however, the Town Council may briefly respond to comments or questions from members of the public. Therefore, the Town Council will listen to all public comment, but will not generally discuss the matter or take action on it. Requests for service from the Town may also be made at the Town offices during regular business hours. Members of the public desiring to speak on a matter appearing on the agenda should ask the Mayor for the opportunity to be heard when the item comes up for Council consideration.

There were no public comments given at this time.

5.

ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA

Opportunity to add urgency items pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2(b)2, if necessary.

There were no additions to the agenda.

6.

REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS AND/OR DEPARTMENTS (AS NEEDED)

Office of Outdoor Recreation Manager Lawson Reif gave an update regarding current outdoor recreation activities.

Eric Clark, Member of the Mammoth Lakes Tourism (MLT) Board, gave an update regarding current MLT activities. 

Community and Economic Development Director Sandra Moberly gave an update regarding the Town's housing program and public Parcel site tours. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.

Building Official Tom Perry  gave an update regarding the Town's accessory dwelling unit plans. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.

7.

INTRODUCTION

7.1

Introduce new Public Works Facilities Worker Michael McMahon.

Public Works Director Haislip Hayes introduced Mr. McMahon to the Council and the community.

8.

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS

8.1

Update from Robert Joki, President Southern Mono County Historical Society.

Community and Economic Development Director Sandra Moberly introduced Mr. Joki. Mr. Joki gave an update regarding the Hayden Cabin Museum. There was discussion among members of Council and Mr. Joki.  

9.

WORKSHOP

9.1

Joint meeting to start at 5:00 p.m. with Mammoth Lakes Recreation regarding services, operations, and coordination with the Office of Outdoor Recreation.

Mammoth Lakes Recreation Board President Craig Albright, Secretary Tamara Bankson, and Board Members Colin Fernie, Sarah Rea, and Eric Wasserman were in attendance. 

Office of Outdoor Recreation Manager Lawson Reif and Executive Director Kim Anaclerio outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council, members of the Board, and staff. 

The Mayor called a recess at 5:32 p.m. and the Council reconvened at 5:49 p.m.

9.2

Mammoth Main Lodge Redevelopment Project Presentation and Update.

Community and Economic Development Director Sandra Moberly outlined the information in the staff report, and introduced Tyler Lee, Mountain Resort Specialist on the Inyo National Forest. Mr. Lee outlined the Forest Service pre-NEPA process. Ron Cohen, President of Mammoth Mountain, outlined the Mammoth Main Lodge Plan. There was discussion among members of the Council, members of the Planning and Economic Development Commission, and Mr. Cohen. 

10.

STAFF PRESENTATIONS

10.1

Quarterly TOT Enforcement Update.

This item was taken out of order.

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

11.

CONSENT AGENDA

• Moved by Councilmember Bill Sauser
  Seconded by Councilmember 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)

11.1

Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of September 7, 2022.

11.2

Accept Engagement Letter with Price Paige & Company to Perform Annual Audit of Financial Statements for the Town of Mammoth Lakes.

11.3

Approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Mammoth Lakes and the Mammoth Lakes Police Supervisory Association (“MLPSA”), which shall be in effect from July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2025.

11.4

Approve and adopt Resolution establishing the fiscal year 2022-23, 2023-24, and 2024-25 compensation schedules for the Mammoth Lakes Police Supervisory Association (“MLPSA”).

11.5

Waive the reading and adopt by title only the ordinance authorizing the levy of special taxes in a Community Facilities District No. 2013-3 (Transit Services), including certain annexation territories.

11.6

Project Closeout Report for the 2022 Bluffs Slurry Seal Project.

11.7

Approve the resolution authorizing the purchase of the property located at 2289 Sierra Nevada Road, Unit 24 (Door D8).

11.8

Accept Payment Approval Report No. 23-08 in the amount of $2,058,262.26. Accept Payment Approval Report No. 23-09 in the amount of $345,500.72.

12.

POLICY MATTERS

12.1

Consider drafting a letter to Inyo County Board of Supervisors regarding Renaming the Bishop Airport.

This item was taken out of order.

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

CONSENSUS:

Continue this item.

13.

COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS

Informational reports from Councilmember representatives on committees, commissions, and organizations; general reports on Councilmember activities

Councilmember Sauser attended the League of California Cities Conference in Long Beach and the Subpart C meeting.

Councilmember Stapp reported on the Mammoth Lakes Housing wait list. He attended the Harassment Training.

Mayor Salcido attended the opening of the Little Lupins childcare center.

Councilmember Wentworth reported that next Tuesday he would be presenting the Sustainable Outdoor Recreation Policy in Grass Valley. He attended the Eastern Sierra Council of Governments meeting,  

14.

ADJOURNMENT

The Town Council will adjourn to a regular meeting to be held on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at 4:00 p.m.

The Council adjourned the meeting at 8:08 p.m.