Town Council of Mammoth Lakes

Minutes of Regular Meeting

-
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 4:02 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 437 Old Mammoth Road, Suite Z, Mammoth Lakes.

2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

Councilmember Rea 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.

Phillip Bettencourt, resident of La Quinta, CA, thanked the Council for making Mammoth a great recreational resource.

Jane Anderson, JLA Project, outlined continuing maintenance efforts at the skate park. She outlined an incident she had with a bear at her house. 

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 Clerk Jamie Gray reported on the six candidates who filed to run for Town Council.

Office of Outdoor Recreation Manager Lawson Reif gave an update regarding current outdoor recreation activities. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.

Dakota Snider, Mammoth Lakes Tourism (MLT) Senior Manager of Marketing and Events, introduced the new MLT Office Manager Jetsabel Aleman and gave an update regarding air service and current MLT activities. There was discussion among members of Council and staff. 

6.
INTRODUCTIONS

 

6.1
Introduce new Public Works Maintenance Worker Isidro Ocampos.

 

Public Works Maintenance Manager Todd Murphy introduced Mr. Ocampos to the Council and the community. 

6.2
Introduce new Public Works Maintenance Worker Derrick Halferty.

 

Public Works Maintenance Manager Todd Murphy introduced Mr. Halferty to the Council and the community. 

7.
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)

7.1
Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of August 3, 2022.

This item has attachments. 
1.August 3, 2022.pdf

7.2
Approve the resolution re-authorizing the Town Council to meet virtually during the COVID-19 pandemic declared emergency.

This item has attachments. 
1.Resolution Extending Virtual Meetings - AB 361.pdf

7.3
Approve the resolution authorizing temporary closure of Canyon Boulevard for bike events.

This item has attachments. 
1.Temporary closure of Canyon Blvd for bike events.pdf
2.Mammoth 50km MTB Pedalpalooza Resolution.pdf
3.Mammoth Gran Fondo Resolution.pdf

7.4
Award Architectural Design Services for the Town of Mammoth Lakes Childcare Center at the Mammoth Lakes Foundation site to AP Architects.

This item has attachments. 
1.Award Design Services for Mammoth Lakes Foundation Childcare Center.pdf

7.5
Accept Payment Approval Report No. 23-04 in the amount of $744,395.05. Accept Payment Approval Report No. 23-05 in the amount of $771,268.72.

This item has attachments. 
1.Payment Approval Report No. 23-04.pdf
2.Payment Approval Report No. 23-05.pdf

8.
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.

8.1
Housing Impact Mitigation Fee Schedule Update.

This item has attachments. 
1.Housing Impact Mitigation Fee Schedule Update_August 2022.pdf
2.Staff Report.pdf
3.Attachment 1 - Town Council Resolution.pdf

The Mayor opened the public hearing at 4:24 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 4:28 p.m.

  • Moved byCouncilmember Bill Sauser
    Seconded byCouncilmember Kirk Stapp

    Adopt the attached resolution making the required findings to adopt a Housing Impact Mitigation Fee Schedule.

    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.
POLICY MATTERS

 

9.1
Appeal of Administrative Citations for TOT enforcement case #44466 Monterey Pine Road.

This item has attachments. 
1.Appeal of Administrative Citations for TOT enforcement case 44 - 466 Monterey Pine Road.pdf
2.Summary booking 3.11.22.pdf
3.Live booking 10 nights 3.11.22.pdf
4.Response from Andrew Lazar.pdf

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

Andrew Lazar, property owner, said that he did not know that there was a setting he could use to change his ad to over 31 days. He asked that he be refunded the $3,000 since he did not think he was treated fairly. 

  • Moved byCouncilmember Bill Sauser
    Seconded byCouncilmember Kirk Stapp

    Make a finding of noncompliance with the Town of Mammoth Lakes Municipal Code and uphold the Notice of Determination and judgement of the administrative citation hearing officer in the amount of $3,000.00.

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

9.2
Consider the ordinance amending Chapter 2.04.050 of the Town of Mammoth Lakes Municipal Code related to Town Council Salaries.

This item has attachments. 
1.Town Council Compensation.pdf
2.Town Council Salaries Ordinance.pdf

Town Clerk Jamie Gray outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff. 

  • Moved byCouncilmember Bill Sauser
    Seconded byMayor Pro Tem John Wentworth

    Waive the reading and introduce by title only the ordinance amending Chapter 2.04.050 of the Town of Mammoth Lakes Municipal Code related to Town Council Compensation.

    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
Attendance and Voting Delegates for 2022 League of Cities Annual Conference to be held September 7-9, 2022.

This item has attachments. 
1.Attendance and Voting Delegates for 2022 League of California Cities Annual Conference Sept. 7-9, 2022.pdf
2.League of Cities Annual Conference Voting Delegate Information.pdf

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

  • Moved byMayor Pro Tem John Wentworth
    Seconded byCouncilmember Kirk Stapp

    Appoint Councilmember Bill Sauser as the Town’s voting delegate and Town Manager Holler as the alternate delegate.

    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
Town of Mammoth Lakes priorities for the FY23 Inyo National Forest Program of Work.

This item has attachments. 
1.Town Priorities for the FY23 Inyo National Forest Program of Work.pdf

Town Manager Daniel C. Holler and Office of Outdoor Recreation Manager Lawson Reif outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff. 

  • Moved byMayor Pro Tem John Wentworth
    Seconded byCouncilmember Kirk Stapp

    Approve the proposed Town priority areas of work to be submitted to the Inyo National Forest for consideration for inclusion in their FY23 Program of Work, as modified to delete "nordic" from "expanded grooming."

     

    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 and the Eastern Sierra Transit Authority Board meeting.

Mayor Pro Tem Wentworth attended the Local Transportation Commission meeting and the Eastern Sierra Council of Governments meeting. There was discussion among members of Council. 

Mayor Salcido attended the Eastern Sierra Council of Governments meeting and the retirement party for Fire Chief Frank Frievalt. 

11.
ADJOURNMENT

 

The Town Council will adjourn to a regular meeting to be held on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at 4:00 p.m.

The Council adjourned the meeting at 5:26 p.m.

No Item Selected