Town Council of Mammoth Lakes

Minutes of Regular Meeting

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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

1.
CALL TO ORDER
 

The Mayor called the meeting to order at 3:01 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 437 Old Mammoth Road, Suite Z, Mammoth Lakes.

2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
 

John Urdi 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.

Marla Stark, President and Chair of the JMT Wilderness Conservancy, noted that the Council had sent them letters of support in the past, and said that they were trying to get funding from the State budget surpluses. She outlined the line item earmark that they were requesting. There was discussion among members of Council and Ms. Stark.

John Guatelli spoke in opposition to the Town's proposed bus turnaround on Woodman and proposed an alternate site.  

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.
WORKSHOP
 

5.1
Town Council Joint Meeting with Mammoth Lakes Tourism to review Strategy and Deliverable draft for FY22/23 Marketing Plan
This item has attachments. 

1.MLT Strategy and Deliverables Draft to Town Council .pdf
2.Town Council MLT FY 2022-23 Strategic Framework.pdf
3.MLT Second Draft FY 2022-23 Deliverables.pdf

Mammoth Lakes Tourism Chair Jeremy Goico, Vice Chair Pat Foster, Treasurer John Morris, and Board Member Bill Sauser were in attendance. Secretary John Mendel and Board Members Eric Clark, Larry Crabb, Deb Radcliff, and Darlene Magner were absence. 

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

John Urdi, Executive Director of Mammoth Lakes Tourism (MLT), gave a presentation outlining the MLT Strategic Framework for fiscal year 2022-23. There was discussion among members of Council, the Board, and staff.

Councilmember Sarah Rea joined the meeting at 3:37 p.m.

MLT Secretary John Mendel arrived at 3:51 p.m.

The Mayor called a recess at 4:31 p.m. and the Council reconvened at 4:42 p.m.

6.
REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS AND/OR DEPARTMENTS (AS NEEDED)
 

Kim Anaclerio, Mammoth Lakes Recreation (MLR) Program Director, gave an update regarding current MLR activities. 

Parks and Recreation Director Stuart Brown gave an update regarding current parks and recreation programs and activities. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.

Engineering Manager Amy Callanan gave an update regarding capital projects planned for the summer. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.

7.
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
 

7.1
ORMAT presentation on CD-IV Project and integration of the work program with planned and potential recreational uses
This item has attachments. 

1.ORMAT Presentation on CDIV Project Status and Integration with Recreational Planning Efforts.pdf

Town Manager Daniel C. Holler outlined the information in the staff report and introduced representatives from Ormat.

Eyal Yosef, Ormat, outlined the current status of the project. There was discussion among members of Council, Mr. Josef, and Scott Nichols, Ormat. 

8.
CONSENT AGENDA
 

  • Moved byCouncilmember Bill Sauser
    Seconded byCouncilmember 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 April 6, 2022.
This item has attachments. 

1.April 6, 2022 Minutes.pdf

8.2
Adopt the resolutions calling and giving notice of the holding of a General Municipal Election on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 for the election of three members of the Town Council and requesting that the Mono County Board of Supervisors consolidate
This item has attachments. 

1.Calling and consolidating election.pdf
2.R22- calling general muni election.pdf
3.R22- requesting consolidation.pdf

the election

8.3
Accept Payment Approval Report No. 22-41 in the amount of $482,144.89.
This item has attachments. 

1.Payment Approval Report No. 22-41.pdf

8.4
Approve Professional Service Agreement for Airport Management Support Services at Mammoth Yosemite Airport.
This item has attachments. 

1.Mammoth Yosemite Airport Management Support Services.pdf
2.Resumes.pdf

8.5
Second Reading of an Ordinance Creating Undergrounding Utility District 2022-01.
This item has attachments. 

1.Second Reading of an Ordinance Creating Undergrounding Utility District 2022-01.pdf
2.Attachment A - Ord 22-XX Undergrounding Utility District 2022-01.pdf
3.Attachment B - 4-6-22 Staff Report.pdf

8.6
Award contract for the Ballfield Rehabilitation Project to Walker Industries, Inc.
This item has attachments. 

1.Award contract for the Ballfields Rehabilitation Project.pdf

9.
POLICY MATTERS
 

9.1
AB 481 Military Equipment Use Policy.
This item has attachments. 

1.AB 481 Military Equipment Use Policy.pdf
2.MLPD AB 481 Equipment List.pdf

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

9.2
Ordinance adding Section 15.04.180 to the Town Municipal Code relating to expedited permitting procedures for electric vehicle charging stations as required by Government Code Section 65850.7.
This item has attachments. 

1.EV Ordinance.pdf
2.Staff Report.pdf
3.EV Charging Systems - Town Council Ordinance Final.pdf
4.Attachment 2 - EV Charging Systems Checklist.pdf

Town Attorney Andrew Morris and Building Official Tom Perry outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.

  • Moved byCouncilmember Bill Sauser
    Seconded byCouncilmember Kirk Stapp

    Waive the first reading and introduce by title only the attached Ordinance which enacts expedited permitting procedures for electric vehicle charging stations and adding Section 15.04.180 to the Municipal Code.

    For (5)Councilmember Bill Sauser, Mayor Lynda Salcido, Councilmember Kirk Stapp, Mayor Pro Tem John Wentworth, and Councilmember Sarah Rea
    Carried (5 to 0)

9.3
Ordinance of the Town Council of the Town of Mammoth Lakes adding Section 15.04.170 to the Town Municipal Code relating to expedited permitting procedures for small residential rooftop solar systems.
This item has attachments. 

1.Solar rooftop expediting.pdf
2.Staff Report(1).pdf
3.Attachment 1 - Ordinance 22-(1).pdf
4.Attachment 2 - Rooftop Solar Checklist.pdf

Building Official Tom Perry outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.

  • Moved byCouncilmember Bill Sauser
    Seconded byCouncilmember Kirk Stapp

    Waive the first reading and introduce by title only the attached Ordinance which enacts expedited permitting procedures for small residential rooftop solar systems and adding Section 15.04.170 to the Municipal Code.

    For (5)Councilmember Bill Sauser, Mayor Lynda Salcido, Councilmember Kirk Stapp, Mayor Pro Tem John Wentworth, and Councilmember Sarah Rea
    Carried (5 to 0)

9.4
Approve the 2022 – 2024 Information Technology Strategic Plan.
This item has attachments. 

1.IT Strategic Plan.pdf
2.2022-2024 IT Strategic Plan.pdf

Mono County IT Director Nate Greenberg outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.

  • Moved byCouncilmember Bill Sauser
    Seconded byCouncilmember Kirk Stapp

    Approve the 2022 – 2024 Information Technology Strategic Plan.

    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
This item has attachments. 

1.Councilmember Reports.pdf

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

Councilmember Sauser attended the Local Transportation Commission meeting, the Mammoth Trails Committee meeting, and the Eastern Sierra Transit Authority meeting.

Mayor Pro Tem Wentworth attended the Eastern Sierra Council of Governments meeting and the Local Transportation Commission meeting.

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

Councilmember Rea attended the new workforce housing committee meeting.

Mayor Salcido listened to the Fire Academy session.

11.
CLOSED SESSION
 

11.1
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, the Town Council will hold a conference with its representatives in regard to lease negotiations pertaining to:
 

Property: 100 College Drive and 10 Wagon Wheel Road, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546.


Agency Negotiators: Daniel C. Holler and Rob Patterson


Negotiating Parties: Town of Mammoth Lakes and Luan Mendel, Board Chair, and Betsy Truax, Executive Director, representing the Mammoth Lakes Foundation.


Under Negotiation: Lease price and terms

At 6:37 p.m. the Mayor announced that the Council would be entering into closed session for the purposes as stated in the agenda.

12.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION TAKEN AFTER CLOSED SESSION
 

The Council reconvened from closed session at 7:22 p.m. and announced that there was no reportable action taken.

13.
ADJOURNMENT
 

The Town Council will adjourn to a special meeting to be held on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at 4:00 p.m.

The Council adjourned the meeting at 7:22 p.m.

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