Town Council of Mammoth Lakes

Minutes of Regular Meeting

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

437 Old Mammoth Road, Suite Z, Mammoth Lakes

Members Present:

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

Members Absent:

• Councilmember Sarah Rea

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

The Mayor called the meeting to order at 4:03 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 437 Old Mammoth Road, Suite Z, Mammoth Lakes.

2.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Councilmember Wentworth 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)

Leeann Murphy, Acting District Ranger, announced that the Inyo National Forest would be opening back up with continued Stage 2 Fire Restrictions.  There was discussion among members of Council, staff, and Ms. Murphy.

Public Works Director Haislip Hayes gave an update regarding the Community Recreation Center.  There was discussion among members of Council and staff.

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

Assistant to the Town Manager Pam Kobylarz outlined the Town's new Did You Know campaign.  There was discussion among members of Council and staff.

Administrative Services/Finance Director Rob Patterson gave an update regarding current finance activities.  There was discussion among members of Council and staff. 

6.

CONSENT AGENDA

• Resolution:
  Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Lynda Salcido
  Seconded by Councilmember John Wentworth

  Approve the Consent Agenda.

  For (4)	Mayor Bill Sauser, Mayor Pro Tem Lynda Salcido, Councilmember Kirk Stapp, and Councilmember John Wentworth
  Absent (1)	Councilmember Sarah Rea

  Carried (4 to 0)

6.1

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

6.2

Adopt the resolution designating Canyon Boulevard between Hillside Drive and Lake Mary Road as closed for the Mammoth High Alpine Tour Car Display on Saturday, September 25, 2021 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM.

• Resolution:

6.3

Accept Payment Approval Report No. 22-11 in the amount of $771,216.07.  Accept Payment Approval Report No. 22-12 in the amount of $451,791.71.  Accept Payment Approval Report No. 22-13 in the amount of $2,801,887.56.

7.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

7.1

Housing Impact Mitigation Fee Schedule Update.

The Mayor opened the public hearing at 4:32 p.m.

Community and Economic Development Director Sandra Moberly 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 4:38 p.m.

• Resolution:
  Moved by Councilmember John Wentworth
  Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lynda Salcido

  Adopt the attached resolution making the required findings and adopting a Housing Impact Mitigation Fee Schedule.

  For (4)	Mayor Bill Sauser, Mayor Pro Tem Lynda Salcido, Councilmember Kirk Stapp, and Councilmember John Wentworth
  Absent (1)	Councilmember Sarah Rea

  Carried (4 to 0)

8.

POLICY MATTERS

8.1

Approve Town of Mammoth Lakes response to the 2020-21 Grand Jury Fiber Internet Connection as Essential Infrastructure Final Report.

Town Attorney Andrew Morris, Town Manager Daniel C. Holler, and IT Director Nate Greenberg outlined the information in the staff report and the draft letter.  There was discussion among members of Council and staff.

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

  Approve Town of Mammoth Lakes response to the 2020-21 Grand Jury Fiber Internet Connection as Essential Infrastructure Final Report.

  For (4)	Mayor Bill Sauser, Mayor Pro Tem Lynda Salcido, Councilmember Kirk Stapp, and Councilmember John Wentworth
  Absent (1)	Councilmember Sarah Rea

  Carried (4 to 0)

8.2

Appeal of TOT/TBID, Penalties, Interest, Administrative Citations and Enforcement Charges for enforcement case #2021-66 Renee Croce.

Administrative Services/Finance Director Rob Patterson outlined the information in the staff report.

Renee Croce spoke in support of lowering the amount due to the Town.

There was discussion among members of Council and Ms. Croce.

• Resolution:
  Moved by Councilmember John Wentworth
  Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lynda Salcido

  Uphold the findings of hearing officer Haislip Hayes regarding the administrative citation hearing. Make a finding of noncompliance with the Town of Mammoth Lakes Municipal Code, and uphold the TOT, TBID, penalties, interest, administrative citations, and enforcement charges from the Notice of Determination in an amount due of $11,016.03, with $5,000 already being paid.

  For (4)	Mayor Bill Sauser, Mayor Pro Tem Lynda Salcido, Councilmember Kirk Stapp, and Councilmember John Wentworth
  Absent (1)	Councilmember Sarah Rea

  Carried (4 to 0)

8.3

Authorize a professional services agreement with DTA for the Town of Mammoth Lakes Development Impact Fee and Affordable Housing Fee Nexus Study.

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

• Resolution:
  Moved by Councilmember John Wentworth
  Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lynda Salcido

  Authorize the professional services agreement with DTA, subject to the Town Attorney’s approval and finalization of the agreement, for preparation of a development impact fee and affordable housing fee nexus study as described in Exhibit A of the agreement.

  For (4)	Mayor Bill Sauser, Mayor Pro Tem Lynda Salcido, Councilmember Kirk Stapp, and Councilmember John Wentworth
  Absent (1)	Councilmember Sarah Rea

  Carried (4 to 0)

8.4

Update on COVID-19 Response and Management

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

• Resolution:

8.5

Approve the task order for Nichols Consulting Engineers (NCE) to provide engineering support during the Mammoth Main Lodge Redevelopment Entitlement Process.

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

• Resolution:
  Moved by Councilmember John Wentworth
  Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lynda Salcido

  Approve the task order for Nichols Consulting Engineers (NCE) to provide engineering support during the Mammoth Main Lodge Redevelopment Entitlement Process.

  For (4)	Mayor Bill Sauser, Mayor Pro Tem Lynda Salcido, Councilmember Kirk Stapp, and Councilmember John Wentworth
  Absent (1)	Councilmember Sarah Rea

  Carried (4 to 0)

9.

COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS

Administrative Services/Finance Director Rob Patterson gave an update regarding the Town's Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) collection.

Councilmember Wentworth attended the Integrated Climate and Resiliency Program meeting.

Mayor Pro Tem Salcido attended the Mammoth Lakes Tourism Board meeting, the Eastern Sierra Sustainable Recreation Partnership (ESSRP) meeting, and the Police simulation trailer training.

Councilmember Stapp gave an update regarding the Mammoth Lakes Housing wait list.

Mayor Sauser attended the Mammoth Lakes Recreation Board meeting and the Police simulated training exercise.  There was discussion among members of Council and staff regarding the simulator training.

10.

CLOSED SESSION

At 6:16 p.m. the Council entered into closed session for the purposes as stated in the agenda.

10.1

Conference with Legal Counsel—Existing litigation: Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9.  Name of case: Abshire et al v. Newsom et al.

10.2

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

10.3

Conference with Legal Counsel—Existing litigation: Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9. Name of case: Eric Hugelman v. Town of Mammoth Lakes.

11.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION TAKEN AFTER CLOSED SESSION

The Council reconvened from closed session at 7:18 p.m. and announced that there was no reportable action taken.

12.

ADJOURNMENT

The Council adjourned the meeting at 7:18 p.m.