Town Council of Mammoth Lakes

Minutes of Regular Meeting

Wednesday, November 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 Pro Tem 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

Andrew Kastor 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.

Andrew Kastor, Head Coach of the Mammoth Track Club, gave an update regarding current Club activities. 

4.

ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA

Opportunity to add urgency items pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2(b)2, if necessary.

Town Manager Daniel C. Holler announced that Agenda Items 8.3 and 8.4 would be continued.

5.

REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS AND/OR DEPARTMENTS (AS NEEDED)

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

Community and Economic Development Director Sandra Moberly and Engineering Manager Amy Callanan gave an update regarding The Parcel.

Town Manager Daniel C. Holler gave an update regarding the status of the ice rink.    

6.

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS

6.1

Joint Meeting with the Mammoth Lakes Tourism Board – Review Annual Report and Marketing Campaigns. (1.5 hours)

Mammoth Lakes Tourism (MLT) Board Chair Jeremy Goico, Vice Chair Pat Foster, Treasurer John Morris, and Board Member Eric Clark were in attendance. 

MLT Executive Director John Urdi, MLT Director of Communications Lara Kaylor, MLT Director of International Sales Michael Vanderhurst, Senior Manager of Marketing and Special Events Dakota Snider, and Director of Marketing Brian Wright gave a presentation regarding the 2021-22 MLT Year End Report.  Mr. Urdi gave a presentation regarding the TBID (Tourism Business Improvement District) Annual Report. There was discussion among members of Council, the Board, and MLT staff. Mr. Urdi and Mr. Wright spoke about and showed the new MLT Real Unreal campaign.

The Mayor Pro Tem called a recess at 6:09 p.m. and the Council reconvened at 6:23 p.m.

7.

STAFF PRESENTATIONS

7.1

Presentation on 2022-23 Snow Management.

Public Works Director Haislip Hayes, Public Works Maintenance Manager Todd Murphy, and Public Works Maintenance Supervisor Pat Vargas gave a presentation regarding snow management. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.

8.

CONSENT AGENDA

• 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 November 2, 2022.

8.2

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

8.3

Approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Mammoth Lakes and the Mammoth Lakes Police Officers’ Association (“MLPOA”), which shall be in effect from July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2025.

This item was continued.

8.4

Approve and adopt Resolution No. 22-XX establishing the fiscal year 2022-23, 2023-24, and 2024-25 compensation schedules for the Mammoth Lakes Police Officers’ Association (“MLPOA”).

This item was continued.

8.5

Waive the reading and adopt by title only the ordinance amending Chapters 3.12 (Transient Occupancy Tax) and 5.40 (Transient Rentals of Residential Units) updating Citation Limits for Health and Safety Violations.

8.6

Accept Check Register 10/27/2002 in the amount of $220,842.64. Accept Check Register 11/03/2022 in the amount of $806,330.82. Accept Check Register 11/10/2022 in the amount of $207,447.13.

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

Public hearing to consider a grant application for the State Permanent Local Housing Allocation program.

The Mayor Pro Tem opened the public hearing at 6:56 p.m.

Community and Economic Development Director Sandra Moberly and Senior Planner - Housing Coordinator Nolan Bobroff outlined the information in the staff report. 

With no members of the public coming forward to speak, the Mayor Pro Tem closed the public hearing at 7:02 p.m.

• Moved by Councilmember Bill Sauser
  Seconded by Councilmember Kirk Stapp

  Adopt a resolution approving a grant application to the State Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Program and approving the Town’s 2019-2023 Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) 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.

POLICY MATTERS

10.1

Resolution providing $25,000 in emergency one-time funding to the Southern Mono Historical Society.

Town Manager Daniel C. Holler outlined the information in the staff report.  

Robert Joki, President of the Southern Mono Historical Society, spoke about the request for emergency funding. There was discussion among members of Council and Mr. Joki. 

• Moved by Councilmember Bill Sauser
  Seconded by Councilmember Kirk Stapp

  Approve the Resolution providing $25,000 in emergency community support funding to the Southern Mono Historical Society, and direct staff to ensure timely discussion on the future of the Museum with the Board and the President.

  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

Consideration of an Ordinance Adopting and Amending the 2022 California Building Standards Code and making minor changes to Chapters 15.04, 15.12, 15.16, 15.24, 15.40 of the Mammoth Lakes Municipal Code and consideration of a resolution ratifying the 

Mammoth Lakes Fire Protection District’s ordinance adopting the 2022 California Fire Code with certain local amendments. 

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

• Moved by Councilmember Bill Sauser
  Seconded by Councilmember Kirk Stapp

  Approve Option 1 and waive the full reading and introduce by title only an ordinance amending Municipal Code Chapters 15.04, 15.12, 15.16, 15.24, and 15.40 to reflect adoption of the 2022 Edition of the California Building Standards Codes, including the California Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, Residential, Energy, Historical Building, Existing Building, Referenced Standards, Administrative, and Green Building Standards Codes, minor changes to Chapters 15.12, 15.16, 15.24, and 15.40, adoption of the 2016 Edition of the American Concrete Institute 306R Guide to Cold Weather Concreting, and the 2021 Edition of the International Property Maintenance Code, with certain local amendments, additions and deletions and set a public hearing for December 7, 2022 to adopt the ordinance; and adopt a resolution ratifying the Mammoth Lakes Fire Protection District ordinance adopting the 2016 Fire 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)

10.3

Resolution Adopting the First Amendment to the Solid Waste Services Agreement between the Town of Mammoth Lakes and Mammoth Disposal Company related to calculation of fees and charges.

Assistant to the Town Manager Pam Kobylarz outlined the information in the staff report.  

Mike Smith, Mammoth Disposal, gave an update regarding the building of the new transfer station. 

There was discussion among members of Council and staff.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Ted Carleton, The Sheet, asked about the proposed rates. 

• Moved by Councilmember Bill Sauser
  Seconded by Councilmember Kirk Stapp

  Adopt a Resolution Approving the First Amendment to the Solid Waste Services Agreement between the Town of Mammoth Lakes and Mammoth Disposal Company related to the calculation of fees and charges.as amended to incorporate staff's correction to the resolution.  

  For (5)

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

  Carried (5 to 0)

10.4

Amended Lease Agreement between the Town of Mammoth Lakes and the Mammoth Lakes Foundation related to property and facility uses.

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

The Mayor Pro Tem called a recess at 7:56 p.m. and the Council reconvened at 8:05 p.m. 

• Moved by Councilmember Bill Sauser
  Seconded by Councilmember Kirk Stapp

  Approve the amended lease agreement between the Town and Mammoth Lakes Foundation related to property and facility uses located at 100 College Parkway, Mammoth Lakes, CA subject to final legal review.

  For (5)

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

  Carried (5 to 0)

10.5

Presentation and Town Council direction on planning, design, and construction options for New Town Offices.

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

11.

COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS

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

Mayor Salcido reported that she was at a conference in Anaheim.

Councilmember Stapp reported on the Mammoth Lakes Housing wait list.

Councilmember Sauser attended the Local Transportation Commission meeting. 

Mayor Pro Tem Wentworth spoke about potential State deficits. He attended the 10th Anniversary of the Mammoth Lakes Trail System event, the Natural Resources Agency Statewide Access for All Initiative, the Donut NEPA meeting, and the Local Transportation Commission meeting.

12.

CLOSED SESSION

12.1

Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957, the Council will hold a conference to consider evaluation of a public employee: TownManager.

This item was continued.

13.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION TAKEN AFTER CLOSED SESSION

14.

ADJOURNMENT

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

The Council adjourned the meeting at 8:44 p.m.