Town Council - January 19, 2022
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Mayor 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
Rob Patterson led the flag salute.
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Pro Tem Wentworth apologized for not thanking staff for their efforts with the motorist assist program over the holidays.
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 reported on the recent Planning and Economic Development Commission (PEDC) meeting.
Town Manager Daniel C. Holler reported that staff had removed the snow on the Canyon Boulevard sidewalk and had helped Caltrans remove snow on Main Street. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
6. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
6.1 Recognition of retiring Public Works Maintenance Worker Scott Meredith.
Public Works Maintenance Manager Todd Murphy thanked Mr. Meredith for his years of service.
7. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
7.1 Update and Discussion on the Status of Broadband in the Town of Mammoth Lakes and Mono County.
1. Update and Discussion on Status of Broadband in Mammoth Lakes and Mono County.pdf
2. Broadband Update Presentation.pdf
3. Mono Inyo Placer Truckee Nevada ML Reply Comments.pdf Town Manager Daniel C. Holler introduced IT Director Nate Greenberg. Mr. Greenberg gave a presentation regarding the 2022 Broadband Update. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
7.2 The Parcel Year End Update.
1. The Parcel Year End Update.pdf
2. The Parcel Update Staff Report.pdf
Councilmember Sauser recused himself and left the meeting at 5:08 p.m. due to his ownership of property within 500 feet of The Parcel. Councilmember Rea recused herself and left the meeting at 5:08 p.m. due to her rental of property within 700 feet of The Parcel.
Community and Economic Development Director Sandra Moberly gave an update regarding The Parcel. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
Councilmembers Rea and Sauser returned to the meeting at 5:15 p.m.
8. CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by
Mayor Pro Tem John Wentworth
Seconded by
Councilmember Bill Sauser
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 January 5, 2022.
1. January 5, 2022 Minutes.pdf
8.2 Accept Payment Approval Report No. 22-27 in the amount of $1,821,726.36. Accept Payment Approval Report No. 22-28 in the amount of $714,068.58.
1. Payment Approval Report No. 22-27.pdf
2. Payment Approval Report No. 22-28.pdf
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
9.1 Consider adoption of an urgency ordinance making amendments to the Municipal Code to implement Senate Bill 9 related to urban lot splits and two-unit projects.
1. SB-9 Staff Report.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Ordinance.pdf
The Mayor opened the public hearing at 5:16 p.m.
Town Attorney Andrew Morris and Senior Planner/Housing Coordinator Nolan Bobroff 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 5:40 p.m.
Moved by
Councilmember Bill Sauser
Seconded by
Councilmember Sarah Rea
Waive the reading and adopt by title only the urgency ordinance making amendments to the Municipal Code to implement Senate Bill 9 related to urban lot splits and two-unit projects.
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 Receive Update on the Draft Airport Capital Improvement Plan (ACIP) for Years 2022-2031 and Adopt ACIP by Resolution.
1. Receive Update on Draft ACIP for Years 2022-31 and Adopt Resolution.pdf
2. MMH ACIP 2022-31 Project List.pdf
3. MMH ACIP 2022-31 Sketch.pdf
4. Resolution Adopting ACIP 2022.pdf
5. MMH ACIP 2022-31 Presentation.pdf
Deputy Airport Manager Sierra Shultz outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
The Mayor called a recess at 6:01 p.m. and the Council reconvened at 6:11 p.m.
Moved by
Mayor Pro Tem John Wentworth
Seconded by
Councilmember Kirk Stapp
Approve the resolution adopting the Airport Capital Improvement Plan (ACIP) for Years 2022-2031.
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 Town Council Planning Goals and Funding for Mammoth Lakes Tourism FY 22-23.
1. Town Council Planning Goals and Funding for Mammoth Lakes Tourism FY22-23.pdf Administrative Services/Finance Director Rob Patterson outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
John Urdi, Executive Director of Mammoth Lakes Tourism (MLT), commented on the Council discussion and next week's joint meeting with MLT. There was discussion among members of Council and Mr. Urdi.
CONSENSUS:
The Town Council agreed with the marketing focus proposed by staff. The Town Council agreed to the concept of a fixed dollar amount for funding.
10.3 Joint agreement regarding Mammoth Community Water District Fee Deferral for Mammoth Lakes Housing Access Apartments Project.
1. MLH MCWD Fee Deferral.pdf
2. 2022-01 MLH Fee Deferral Agreement - Draft.pdf
Town Manager Daniel C. Holler outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Patricia Robertson, Executive Director of Mammoth Lakes Housing, spoke in support of the proposed agreement.
Moved by
Councilmember Bill Sauser
Seconded by
Councilmember Kirk Stapp
Approve
fee deferral agreement between the Town, Mammoth Lakes Housing, and the Mammoth Community Water District for the Access Apartments project, 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)
10.4 Update on COVID-19 Response, Statistics/Data and Management Actions.
1. Update on COVID-19 Response.pdf
2. COVID-19 Update Presentation.pdf
Town Manager Daniel C. Holler gave an update regarding the pandemic. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
11. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
1. Councilmember Reports.pdf
Councilmember Sauser attended the Eastern Sierra Transit Authority Board meeting, attended the Local Transportation Commission meeting, met with the AMS consultant regarding the Mammoth Arts and Culture Center (MACC), and attended the Town-sponsored Ethics Training.
Mayor Pro Tem Wentworth attended the Great Basin Unified Air Pollution Control District Board meeting, the State webinar regarding the Community Economic Resilience Fund, the Mono County Local Transportation Commission, and the Mono County COVID meeting.
Councilmember Stapp attended Ethics Training. He reported on Eastern Sierra Transit Authority (ESTA) ridership and the Mammoth Lakes Housing (MLH) waitlist.
12. CLOSED SESSION
12.1 Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957, the Council will hold a conference to consider evaluation of a public employee: Town Manager.
At 8:14 p.m. the Mayor announced that the Council would be entering into closed session for the purposes as stated in the agenda.
13. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION TAKEN AFTER CLOSED SESSION
The Council reconvened from closed session at 9:17 p.m. and the Town Attorney announced that there was no reportable action taken.
14. ADJOURNMENT
The Council adjourned the meeting at 9:17 p.m.
15. MAMMOTH LAKES MUNICIPAL SERVICE COPORATION ANNUAL MEETING
1. January 19, 2022 Agenda.pdf
2. FY20-21 - Annual Financial Report - Mammoth Lakes Municipal Service Corporation.pdf
3. January 6, 2021 Minutes.pdf