Town Council of Mammoth Lakes

Minutes of Regular Meeting

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 4:00 P.m. - 10:00 P.m.

437 Old Mammoth Road, Suite Z, Mammoth Lakes

Members Present:

• Mayor Bill Sauser, 
• Mayor Pro Tem Chris Bubser, 
• Councilmember Sarah Rea, 
• Councilmember Amanda Rice, 
• and Councilmember John Wentworth 

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1.

CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

Councilmember John Wentworth will attend the meeting remotely from the following location: Hilton Garden Inn Boston Brookline 700 Brookline Ave, Room 615 Brookline, MA 02446.

The Mayor called the meeting to order at 4:05 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 437 Old Mammoth Road, Suite Z, Mammoth Lakes.

2.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Town Clerk Jamie Gray 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.

There were no comments given at this time.

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)

Parks and Recreation Director Stuart Brown gave an update regarding the community clean up days and current parks and recreation activities. 

Deputy Airport Manager Sierra Waugh gave an update regarding air services. 

Airport Operations Manager Soibian Spring gave an update regarding current Airport activities and programs. 

Ms. Waugh introduced the new tenant leasing the sprung structure at the Airport, Mike Patterson from Sierra Life Flight with Global Medical Response. Mr. Patterson introduced himself to the Council and the community.

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 Nolan Bobroff gave an update regarding current planning and building activities. 

Public Works Director Haislip Hayes gave an update regarding current public works activities. 

Town Manager Rob Patterson gave an update regarding the proposed ballot measure and the implementation of the Certified Properties program. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.

5.1

2023 Year in Review.

Assistant to the Town Manager Pam Kobylarz outlined the information in the 2023 Year in Review report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff. 

6.

STAFF PRESENTATIONS

6.1

Update on Vehicle Replacement and California Air Resources Board (CARB) Compliance.

Public Works Director Haislip Hayes outlined the information in the staff report.  There was discussion among members of Council and staff.

7.

CONSENT AGENDA

• Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Chris Bubser
  Seconded by Councilmember Amanda Rice

  Approve the Consent Agenda, with Councilmember Rice abstaining on Agenda Items 7.4 and 7.9

  For (5)

  Mayor Bill Sauser, Councilmember John Wentworth, Councilmember Sarah Rea, Mayor Pro Tem Chris Bubser, and Councilmember Amanda Rice

  Carried (5 to 0)

7.1

Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of May 1, 2024.

7.2

Adopt the Resolution Initiating the Proceedings to Levy Assessment, Resolution of Intention to Levy and Collect Annual Assessments within Assessment District 93-1(Juniper Ridge) for Fiscal Year 2024/25, and Resolution Approving the Annual Report, and

setting the time and place for the public hearing on June 19, 2024.

7.3

Adopt the Resolution of Intention to Levy and Collect Annual Assessments within Assessment District 93-4 (The Bluffs) Maintenance District No.1 for the Fiscal Year 2024/25, approving the Annual Report, and setting the time and place for the public hearing

on June 19, 2024.

7.4

Adopt the Resolution of Intention to Levy and Collect Annual Assessments within the Benefit Assessment District 2002-01 (Old Mammoth Road) for the Fiscal Year 2024/25, approving the Annual Report, and setting the time and place for the public hearing on

June 19, 2024.

7.5

Adopt the Resolution of Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments within Benefit Assessment District 2002-02 (North Village) for the Fiscal Year 2024/25, approving the Annual Report, and setting the time and place for the public hearing on June 19, 2024.

7.6

Adopt Resolution of Intention to Levy and Collect Annual Assessments within Assessment District 2014-1 (Mammoth View) for the Fiscal Year2024/25, approving the Annual Report, and setting the time and place for the public hearing on June 19, 2024.

7.7

Award contract for the Road & MUP Rehab 2024 Project to Qualcon Contractors, Inc.

7.8

Award contract for the Slurry Seal 2024 Project to Doolittle Construction, LLC.

7.9

Authorize the Town Manager to execute a contract with Entre Prises for purchase of climbing boulder park features.

7.10

Accept Check Register 5/9/24 in the amount of $644,620.77.

8.

POLICY MATTERS

8.1

Acceptance of 22/23 Winter Storms After Action Report.

Public Works Director Haislip Hayes outlined the information in the staff report.  There was discussion among members of Council and staff.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Ales Tomaier, Mammoth Lakes Fire Protection District Fire Chief, thanked the Town for commissioning this report. There was discussion among members of Council and Chief Tomaier. 

• Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Chris Bubser
  Seconded by Councilmember Amanda Rice

  Accept the 22/23 Winter Storms After Action Report.

  For (5)

  Mayor Bill Sauser, Councilmember John Wentworth, Councilmember Sarah Rea, Mayor Pro Tem Chris Bubser, and Councilmember Amanda Rice

  Carried (5 to 0)

8.2

Presentation on budget performance through the third quarter of FY23-24 and approval of Budget Amendments.

Town Manager Rob Patterson outlined the information in the staff report.  There was discussion among members of Council and staff.

• Moved by Councilmember Amanda Rice
  Seconded by Councilmember Sarah Rea

  Adopt the proposed resolution amending the Fiscal Year 23-24 budget as recommended in Attachment A – Budget Adjustments.

  For (5)

  Mayor Bill Sauser, Councilmember John Wentworth, Councilmember Sarah Rea, Mayor Pro Tem Chris Bubser, and Councilmember Amanda Rice

  Carried (5 to 0)

9.

COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS

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

Councilmember Rice attended the Eastern Sierra Community Housing Board meeting

Councilmember Rea attended the Mammoth Lakes Recreation Board meeting and the Meet a Truck event. 

Mayor Pro Tem Bubser attended the Local Transportation Commission meeting

Councilmember Wentworth attended four conferences.

Mayor Sauser attended the Town/County Liaison Committee meeting.

10.

ADJOURNMENT

The Town Council will adjourn to a regular meeting to be held on June 5, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.

The Council adjourned the meeting at 6:34 p.m.