Town Council of Mammoth Lakes

Minutes of Regular Meeting

Wednesday, October 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 4:03 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 437 Old Mammoth Road, Suite Z, Mammoth Lakes.

2.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Betsy Truax led the flag salute.

3.

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.

Jennifer Slatton said that she was running for the Kern Community College District Board of Trustees.

4.

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.

5.

REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS AND/OR DEPARTMENTS (AS NEEDED)

Town Manager Daniel C. Holler said that the Town was notified that the Public Utilities Commission awarded the Town local agency technical assistance funding of up to $500,000 for broadband work. He reported that Southern California Edison (SCE) would be doing vegetation work in the new Shady Rest Campground area. He announced upcoming Eastern Sierra Community and Climate Resilience project scoping meetings and the Tenth Anniversary of the Mammoth Lakes Trail System.

Parks and Recreation Director Stuart Brown reported on current parks and recreation activities. 

6.

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS

6.1

Approve the proclamation regarding Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

• Moved by Councilmember Bill Sauser
  Seconded by Councilmember Kirk Stapp

  Approve the proclamation declaring October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. 

  For (5)

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

  Carried (5 to 0)

7.

STAFF PRESENTATIONS

7.1

Quarterly Presentation by Airport Core Management Team – Fall 2022.

Deputy Airport Manager Sierra Shultz, Operation and Maintenance Manager Vince Maniaci, and Administrative Services/Finance Director Rob Patterson gave a presentation regarding the Airport Quarterly Update. There was discussion among members of Council and staff. 

8.

CONSENT AGENDA

Mayor Pro Tem Wentworth requested that Agenda Item 8.6 be removed from the consent agenda for separate discussion. 

• 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)

8.1

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

8.2

Approve the minutes of the special meeting of October 12, 2022.

8.3

Approve and adopt Resolution No. 22-XX establishing the 2022 compensation schedule for limited-term employees and repeal Resolution No. 22-02.

8.4

Approve and adopt Resolution No. 22-XX establishing benefits for limited-term employees and repeal Resolution No. 22-02.

8.5

Award Contracts for Snow Removal.

8.6

Approve leases and award contract for operation of the Town’s Snow Storage facility.

This item was removed from the consent agenda for separate discussion. 

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

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

  Authorize the Town Manager to finalize contract scope and fee negotiations and finalize contract for operation of the Town’s Snow Storage Facility. Authorize the Town Manager to execute a lease for land to operate a Snow Storage Facility. Authorize the Public Works Director to execute the contracts and accept the work upon completion, and approve contract revisions to complete the work, up to an additional 25% of the awarded amount.

  For (5)

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

  Carried (5 to 0)

8.7

Accept the sales price offer on the Town owned Meridian Court F203 condominium unit being sold through the Town’s Housing Now! Bridge Program.

8.8

Accept Check Register 09/29/2022 in the amount of $1,758,679.20.

9.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

Public Hearing Procedure.
The Mayor will open the public hearing and then: Statement and presentation by staff. Statement and presentation by property owner or appellant. Questions from the Town Council. Call for testimony. Rebuttal to previous testimony by property owner or appellant. Close the public hearing, terminating public testimony. The Town Council will deliberate the matter and arrive at a decision.

9.1

Town of Mammoth Lakes FY22-23 Master Fee Update of Airport Fees.

The Mayor opened the public hearing at 5:17 p.m.

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

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Summer Foster, Hot Creek Aviation, said that they had had no complaints since the fees had gone into effect. 

The Mayor closed the public hearing at 5:24 p.m.

• Moved by Councilmember Bill Sauser
  Seconded by Councilmember Sarah Rea

  Adopt the attached resolution establishing and updating a master schedule of Airport fees and charges for Town services for FY22-23.

  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

Presentation of Pre-Audit Financial Results for Fiscal Year 21-22, Fund Balance, Projects and Continuing Commitments.

The Mayor called a recess at 5:25 p.m. and the Council reconvened at 5:39 p.m.

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

Betsy Truax, Executive Director of the Mammoth Lakes Foundation, spoke about the funding for the Mammoth Arts and Culture Center (MACC). 

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

  Adopt the resolution amending the FY22-23 budget as recommended on Attachment A.

  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

Update on Solid Waste Programs.

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

Anthony Russell and Peter Quaglino, Mammoth Disposal, spoke about the timeline for the completion of the transfer station. 

There was discussion among members of Council, staff, and Mammoth Disposal staff.  

11.

COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS

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

Mayor Pro Tem Wentworth attended the Integrated Climate Adaption and Resiliency Program (ICARP) Technical Advisory Council meeting, the Lodging Association meeting, the Mammoth Trails Committee meeting, and the Eastern Sierra Council of Governments (ESCOG) meeting, 

Councilmember Sauser attended the Mammoth Lakes Tourism (MLT) Board meeting, the Mammoth Trails Committee meeting, and the Eastern Sierra Transit Authority Board meeting.

Councilmember Stapp reported on the Mammoth Lakes Housing (MLH) wait list. 

Mayor Salcido attended the Eastern Sierra Council of Governments meeting and the Yosemite Area Regional Transportation (YARTS) meeting with Supervisor Corless.

12.

ADJOURNMENT

The Town Council will adjourn to a regular meeting to be held on Wednesday, November 2, 2022.

The Council adjourned the meeting at 7:32 p.m.