Town Council of Mammoth Lakes

Minutes of Regular Meeting

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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

1.
CALL TO ORDER
 

The Mayor called the meeting to order at 4:01 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 437 Old Mammoth Road, Suite Z, Mammoth Lakes.

2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
 

Rob Patterson led the flag salute.

3.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
 

Mark Davis spoke about progress with affordable housing and fee reductions for housing.

Sandy Hogan sent an email in support of Agenda Item 8.3.

4.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
 

There were no additions to the agenda.

5.
REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS AND/OR DEPARTMENTS (AS NEEDED)
 

Community and Economic Development Director Sandra Moberly gave an update on The Parcel.

Police Chief Al Davis and Assistant to the Police Chief Christina Ackerman presented the Police Department's new page regarding the MLPD Bear Beat and gave a wildlife update on behalf of Code Enforcement Officer Rick Bellis. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.

Public Works Director Haislip Hayes gave an update regarding current public works projects. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.

Administrative Services/Finance Director Rob Patterson gave an update regarding current finance activities.

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

Police Chief Al Davis spoke about Halloween activities offered by the MLPD.

6.
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
 

6.1
Approve the proclamation declaring October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
This item has attachments. 

1.Domestic Violence Awareness Month Proclamation.pdf

Matias Bernal, Wild Iris Executive Director,  introduced himself, spoke about his background, and gave a history of the Wild Iris program. Mr. Bernal gave an update on current Wild Iris operations. There was discussion among members of Council and Mr. Bernal.

Mayor Sauser read a portion of the proposed proclamation.

Town Manager Daniel C. Holler and Councilmember Stapp presented Mr. Bernal with the proclamation.

  • Resolution:
    Moved byMayor Pro Tem Lynda Salcido
    Seconded byCouncilmember John Wentworth

    Approve the proclamation declaring October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

    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)

7.
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
 

7.1
Mammoth Lakes Police Department and Mono County Sheriff's Office Explorer Post 7880 Presentation.
This item has attachments. 

1.MLPD and MCSO Explorer Post 7880 Presentation.pdf
2.MLPDPowerpointExplorersCouncil.pdf

Officer Daniel Hansen introduced the participants in the Explorers Program and gave a presentation outlining the Mammoth Lakes Police Department Explorer Program. There was discussion among members of the Council and staff.

  • Resolution:

7.2
Update and Discussion on Town’s Housing Program Fund Allocation Progress.
This item has attachments. 

1.Housing Funding Progress Report.pdf

Community and Economic Development Director Sandra Moberly and Associate Planner/Housing Coordinator Nolan Bobroff outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.

  • Resolution:

7.3
Office of Outdoor Recreation Staffing and Work Program Update.
This item has attachments. 

1.Update on Office of Outdoor Recreation.pdf
2.Outdoor Recreation Manger (Public Lands) Position Description.pdf

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

  • Resolution:

8.
CONSENT AGENDA
 

  • Resolution:
    Moved byCouncilmember John Wentworth
    Seconded byMayor Pro Tem Lynda Salcido

    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)

8.1
Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of October 6, 2021.
This item has attachments. 

1.October 6, 2021 Minutes.pdf

8.2
Approve the Town of Mammoth Lakes response to the 2020-21 Grand Jury Town of Mammoth Lakes Management of Snow Removal on Easements Final Report.
This item has attachments. 

1.2020-21 Grand Jury Report Easements - Town of Mammoth Lakes Response.pdf
2.Snow Removal Easements Final Report.pdf
3.Grand Jury Response 2021 Easements.pdf
  • Resolution:

8.3
Authorize a professional services agreement with Deckard Technologies for the Town of Mammoth Lakes short-term rental monitoring program.
This item has attachments. 

1.Contract with Deckard Technologies to review online advertising for short term rentals.pdf
2.Staff Report.pdf
3.Professional Services Agreement.pdf
4.Sandy Hogan Public Comment.pdf
  • Resolution:

8.4
Waive the second reading and adopt by title only the ordinance authorizing the levy of special taxes in Community Facilities District No. 2013-3 (Transit Services), including certain annexation territories.
This item has attachments. 

1.Transit CFD Annexation Ordinance Agenda Sheet.pdf
2.Transit CFD Annexation Ordinance Annex 4.pdf
  • Resolution:

8.5
Approve an amendment to the agreement with the Eastern Sierra Council of Governments to provide clerical services.
This item has attachments. 

1.ESCOG Clerical Services Contract Amendment.pdf
2.Clerical services agreement for ESCOG - Amendment 1.pdf
  • Resolution:

8.6
Accept Payment Approval Report No. 22-15 in the amount of $3,495.25. Accept Payment Approval Report No. 22-16 in the amount of $3,950,598.05.
This item has attachments. 

1.Payment Approval Report No. 22-15.pdf
2.Payment Approval Report No. 22-16.pdf

9.
POLICY MATTERS
 

9.1
Prop 68 Regional Park Program Update, Survey Analysis, and Design Input.
This item has attachments. 

1.Prop 68 Regional Park Program Update, Survey Analysis and Project Recommendations .pdf
2.Whitmore Recreation Center Survey Results .pdf

Parks and Recreation Director Stuart Brown outlined the information in the staff report.  There was discussion among members of Council and staff.

  • Resolution:

9.2
Update on COVID-19 Response and Management.
This item has attachments. 

1.Update on COVID-19 Response and Management.pdf
2.COVID-19 Update Presentation.pdf

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

  • Resolution:

9.3
Pre-Audit Financial Results for Fiscal Year 20-21, Fund Balance, Projects, and Continuing Commitments.
This item has attachments. 

1.Presentation of Pre-Audit Financial Results for Fiscal Year 20-21, Fund Balance, Projects and Continuing Commitments.pdf
2.Staff Report(1).pdf
3.Presentation.pdf
4.Resolution.pdf
5.Attachment A.pdf
6.Attachment B.pdf

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

SPEAKING FROM THE FLOOR:

Mono County Supervisor Jennifer Kreitz asked about the Housing Impact Fee.

There was discussion among members of Council and staff.

  • Resolution:
    Moved byCouncilmember John Wentworth
    Seconded byCouncilmember Kirk Stapp

    Adopt the resolution amending the FY21-22 budget as recommended on Attachment A and FY20-21 as recommended on Attachment B.

    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)

9.4
Authorize the retention of Best Best & Krieger (BBK) to represent the Town in connection with a possible California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) rulemaking proceeding to establish minimum speed and quality standards for broadband.
This item has attachments. 

1.Authorize retention of BBK to represent us in CPUC rulemaking proceedings on speed and quality standards for broadband.pdf
2.Petition of the Public Advocates Office for Rulemaking Service Quality.pdf

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

  • Resolution:
    Moved byMayor Bill Sauser
    Seconded byCouncilmember Kirk Stapp

    Authorize the Town Manager to retain the services of BB&K to represent the Town in California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) rulemaking proceeding to establish minimum speed and quality standards for broadband.

    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)

10.
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
 

Councilmember Wentworth attended the Eastern Sierra Council of Governments Board meeting, attended the Mono County Local Transportation Commission meeting, and spoke with Elaine Kabala regarding RCRC revolving loan fund to assist with the $3.5 M grant.

Councilmember Stapp attended the MLH Open House regarding the Sierra Manor Road property.

Mayor Sauser attended the Local Transportation Commission meeting and announced that the Eastern Sierra Transit Authority (ESTA) would be holding a workshop on October 27th. 

Administrative Services/Finance Director Rob Patterson responded to Ms. Kreitz's question earlier in the meeting regarding the Housing Impact fees.

11.
CLOSED SESSION
 

AT 7:11 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 7:20 p.m. and announced that there was no reportable action taken.

13.
ADJOURNMENT
 

The Council adjourned the meeting at 7:20 p.m.

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