Town Council of Mammoth Lakes

Minutes of Regular Meeting

Wednesday, February 16, 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

Councilmember Stapp led the flag salute.

3.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

There were no public comments given at this time.

4.

ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA

4.1

Adopt a resolution authorizing a $100,000 grant to assist Inyo Mono Advocates for Community Action (IMACA) to continue programs to residents of Mammoth Lakes.

Town Manager Daniel C. Holler outlined the request for an urgency item. 

Mr. Holler outlined the information in the staff report.

Kate Morley, Director of Inyo Mono Advocates for Community Action (IMACA), outlined the funding request.

Carolyn Baillet, Chair of the IMACA Board, spoke in support of the funding request. 

Jeff Griffiths, Vice Chair of the IMACA Board, spoke in support of the funding request. 

There was discussion among members of Council, staff, and Ms. Morley.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Patricia Robertson, Executive Director of Mammoth Lakes Housing (MLH), said that MLH was in talks with IMACA regarding IMACA's housing assets and continuity of care. She spoke in support of the funding request.

• Moved by Councilmember Bill Sauser
  Seconded by Councilmember Sarah Rea

  Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2b2, the Council hereby determines that there is a need to take immediate action and that the need for action came to the attention of the Town subsequent to the agenda being posted as specified in subdivision a, said item being:

  Approve a resolution authorizing a one hundred-thousand-dollar ($100,000) grant to assist Inyo Mono Advocates for Community Action (IMACA) to manage, administer, and provide community benefit programs including food distribution, childcare, preschool, continuum of care housing services, and related programs to residents of Mammoth Lakes.

  For (5)

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

  Carried (5 to 0)
• Moved by Councilmember Bill Sauser
  Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem John Wentworth

  Approve a resolution authorizing a one hundred-thousand-dollar ($100,000) grant to assist Inyo Mono Advocates for Community Action (IMACA) to manage, administer, and provide community benefit programs including food distribution, childcare, preschool, continuum of care housing services, and related programs to residents of Mammoth Lakes. Direct Town staff to report back when more information from IMACA is available. 

  For (5)

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

  Carried (5 to 0)

5.

REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS AND/OR DEPARTMENTS (AS NEEDED)

Town Clerk Jamie Gray read an email from Kim Anaclerio, Program Director of Mammoth Lakes Recreation, regarding a grant award for arts funding. 

Town Manager Daniel C. Holler reported on the fire near Bishop. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.

Town Attorney Andrew Morris reported on current litigation against the Town. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.

Mr. Holler reported on the over snow vehicles subpart C meetings, and gave an update regarding Ormat. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.  

Parks and Recreation Director Stuart Brown gave an update regarding public information and current parks and recreation activities. 

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.

Mammoth Lakes Fire Protection District Fire Chief Frank Frievalt gave an update regarding the Airport fire.

Administrative Services/Finance Director Rob Patterson gave an update regarding interviews for the Outdoor Recreation position and current finance activities.

6.

COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS

6.1

Introduce new Engineering Technician Riley Griesenbeck.

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

6.2

Introduce new Mammoth District Ranger Fred Wong.

Town Manager Daniel C. Holler introduced Mr. Wong to the Council and the community. There was discussion among members of Council and Mr. Wong.

7.

STAFF PRESENTATIONS

7.1

Presentation on the 2021 Town’s Annual Accomplishment Report.

Town Manager Daniel C. Holler, Parks and Recreation Director Stuart Brown, and Assistant to the Town Manager Pam Kobylarz outlined the 2021 Town Accomplishments Report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff. 

7.2

Town of Mammoth Lakes Development Highlights.

Community and Economic Development Director Sandra Moberly outlined the Town of Mammoth Lakes Development Highlights. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.

8.

CONSENT AGENDA

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

  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 February 2, 2022.

8.2

Approve the minutes of the special meeting of February 9, 2022.

8.3

Authorize the legal services agreement with Prentice Long PC to assist the Town in negotiations with employee bargaining units.

8.4

Amend Supplemental Services Agreement No. 25 with Brandley Engineering, Inc. for Design of ARFF/Snow Removal Equipment Facility at Mammoth Yosemite Airport.

8.5

Approve the resolution authorizing the Town Manager to execute documents and take other steps to further the implementation of the Town’s housing programs and related matters.

8.6

Accept Payment Approval Report No. 22-31 in the amount of $1,175,387.18. Accept Payment Approval Report No. 22-32 in the amount of $35,040.00

9.

POLICY MATTERS

9.1

Update on Management and Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

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

The Mayor called a recess at 5:52 p.m. and the Council reconvened at 6:01 p.m.

9.2

Presentation on budget performance through the second quarter of FY21-22, and adopt a resolution amending the Fiscal Year 21-22 budget.

Town Manager Daniel C. Holler gave an update regarding the Airport fire.

Administrative Services/Finance Director Rob Paterson gave a presentation regarding the second quarter update. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.

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

  Adopt the proposed resolution amending the Fiscal Year 21-22 budget as recommended in Attachment A – Budget Adjustments.

  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.

COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS

Councilmember Sauser announced that Mammoth local Carly Margulies was currently in 9th place after her first run at the Olympics. He attended the Eastern Sierra Transit Authority Board meeting and Sub-Part C meetings with the Forest Service.

Mayor Pro Tem Wentworth attended Sub-Part C meetings with the Forest Service, a meeting hosted by Bob Gardner regarding resort communities, and the Eastern Sierra Council of Governments meeting. 

Councilmember Rea met with Dr. Kermit Jones, candidate for a California congressional seat.

Councilmember Stapp reported on the Mammoth Lakes Housing wait list. 

Mayor Salcido attended the Eastern Sierra Council of Governments meeting and Sub-Part C meetings with the Forest Service.

11.

CLOSED SESSION

At 6:47 p.m. the Mayor announced that the Council would be entering into closed session for the purposes as stated in the agenda. 

11.1

Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, the Town Council will hold a conference with its representatives in regard to property negotiations pertaining to:

11.2

Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, the Town Council will hold a conference with its representatives in regard to property negotiations pertaining to:

11.3

Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, the Town Council will hold a conference with its representatives in regard to property negotiations pertaining to:

11.4

Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, the Town Council will hold a conference with its representatives in regard to property negotiations pertaining to:

12.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION TAKEN AFTER CLOSED SESSION

The Council reconvened from closed session at 7:26 p.m. and the Town Manager announced that there was no reportable action taken.

13.

ADJOURNMENT

The Council adjourned the meeting at 7:26 p.m.