Town Council - April 06, 2022
1. CALL TO ORDER
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
Daniel C. Holler led the flag salute.
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Town Manager Daniel C. Holler attended the local play, Women, and recognized two cast members in the audience.
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 regarding current planning and building activities. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
Emily Bryant, Mammoth Lakes Tourism (MLT), gave an update regarding current MLT activities.
Parks and Recreation Director Stuart Brown gave an update regarding current parks and recreation activities. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
Code Compliance Officer Jena Carter gave an update regarding current code compliance activities. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
6. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
6.1 Introduce new Assistant Engineer Pamela Smitheman.
Engineering Manager Amy Callanan introduced Ms. Smitheman to the Council and the community.
6.2 Introduce newly promoted Senior Planner Kim Cooke.
Community and Economic Development Director Sandra Moberly congratulated Ms. Cooke on her promotion.
7. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
7.1 Proclamation declaring April as Fair Housing Month in the Town of Mammoth Lakes.
1. Fair Housing Month Proclamation.pdf
Mayor Pro Tem Wentworth read a portion of the proposed proclamation.
Patricia Robertson, Executive Director of Mammoth Lakes Housing, spoke in support of the proclamation.
Moved by
Councilmember Bill Sauser
Seconded by
Councilmember Kirk Stapp
Approve the proclamation declaring April as Fair Housing Month in the Town of Mammoth Lakes.
For (4)
Councilmember Bill Sauser, Mayor Lynda Salcido, Councilmember Kirk Stapp, and Mayor Pro Tem John Wentworth Absent (1)
Councilmember Sarah Rea
Carried (4 to 0)
7.2 Proclamation declaring April as Child Abuse Prevention Month.
1. Child Abuse Prevention Month Proclamation.pdf
Mayor Pro Tem Wentworth read a portion of the proposed proclamation.
Courtney Walsh, Mono County Office of Education, and Michelle Raust, Mono County Child Welfare Services, spoke in support of the proclamation. There was discussion among members of Council, Ms. Walsh, and Ms. Raust.
Moved by
Councilmember Bill Sauser
Seconded by
Mayor Lynda Salcido
Approve the proclamation declaring April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in the Town of Mammoth Lakes.
For (4)
Councilmember Bill Sauser, Mayor Lynda Salcido, Councilmember Kirk Stapp, and Mayor Pro Tem John Wentworth Absent (1)
Councilmember Sarah Rea
Carried (4 to 0)
7.3 Proclamation declaring April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
1. Sexual Assault Awareness Month Proclamation.pdf
Mayor Pro Tem Wentworth read a portion of the proposed proclamation.
Vanessa Hays, Interim Executive Director of Wild Iris, spoke in support of the proclamation.
Moved by
Councilmember Kirk Stapp
Seconded by
Councilmember Bill Sauser
Approve the proclamation declaring April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in the Town of Mammoth Lakes.
For (4)
Councilmember Bill Sauser, Mayor Lynda Salcido, Councilmember Kirk Stapp, and Mayor Pro Tem John Wentworth Absent (1)
Councilmember Sarah Rea
Carried (4 to 0)
7.4 Mammoth Hospital Cares Community Engagement Presentation from Mammoth Hospital Chief Executive Officer Tom Parker.
1. Community Engagement Presentation.pdf
Mr. Parker gave a presentation regarding the Mammoth Hospital Cares Community Engagement efforts. There was discussion among members of Council and Mr. Parker.
8. CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by
Councilmember Bill Sauser
Seconded by
Councilmember Kirk Stapp
Approve the Consent Agenda.
For (4)
Councilmember Bill Sauser, Mayor Lynda Salcido, Councilmember Kirk Stapp, and Mayor Pro Tem John Wentworth Absent (1)
Councilmember Sarah Rea
Carried (4 to 0)
8.1 Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of March 16, 2022.
1. March 16, 2022 Minutes.pdf
8.2 Approve the minutes of the special meeting of March 30, 2022.
1. March 30, 2022 Minutes.pdf
8.3 Approve the resolution re-authorizing the Town Council to meet virtually during the COVID-19 pandemic declared emergency.
1. Resolution Extending Virtual Meetings - AB 361.pdf
8.4 Appoint the three applicants to serve as members of the Building Advisory Committee/Board of Appeals, with terms expiring on April 1, 2026.
1. BOA BAC Appointments.pdf
2. Michael Britton Application.pdf
3. Joshua Graef Application.pdf
4. William Harder Application.pdf
8.5 Authorize the Town Manager to dedicate right-of-way for street purposes within The Parcel.
1. Authorize the Town Manager to dedicate right of way for street purposes within The Parcel.pdf
8.6 Resolution to approve the FY2022-23 project list to be submitted to the California Transportation Commission (CTC) for funding from the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) funds under Streets and Highways Code Section 2034.
1. Resolution to approve the FY2022-23 SB1 project list .pdf
2. 2022 SB1 Resolution.pdf
8.7 Authorize a professional services agreement with BPR Consulting Group for building plan check services.
1. BPR Consulting Group_TC.pdf
2. Staff Report.BPR.Final.pdf
3. BPR Contract.Final.pdf
8.8 Award contract for the 2022 Bluffs Slurry Seal Project to Intermountain Slurry Seal, Inc.
1. Award Contract for 2022 Bluffs Slurry Seal project.pdf
8.9 Waive the reading and approve by title only the ordinance amending Chapter 2.40 of the Town of Mammoth Lakes Municipal Code.
1. Chapter 2.40 2nd Reading.pdf
2. Chapter 2.40 Ordinance Amendment.pdf
8.10 Accept Payment Approval Report No. 22-37 in the amount of $313,854.73. Accept Payment Approval Report No. 22-38 in the amount of $1,162,479.02. Accept Payment Approval Report No. 22-39 in the amount of $773,823.93. Accept Payment Approval Report
1. Payment Approval Report No. 22-37.pdf
2. Payment Approval Report No. 22-38.pdf
3. Payment Approval Report No. 22-39.pdf
4. Payment Approval Report No. 22-40.pdf
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
9.1 Introduction of an Ordinance Establishing Underground Utility District (UUD) 2022-01.
1. Adoption of an Ordinance Establishing Underground Utility District (UUD) 2022-01.pdf
2. Attachment A - Ord 22-XX Undergrounding Utility District 2022-01.pdf
3. Attachment B - Resolution No. 22-15.pdf
4. Attachment C - Underground Utility District 2022-01.pdf The Mayor Pro Tem opened the public hearing at 4:56 p.m.
Public Works Director Haislip Hayes 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 4:59 p.m.
Moved by
Councilmember Bill Sauser
Seconded by
Councilmember Kirk Stapp
Waive the first reading and introduce by title only the attached Ordinance (Exhibit A) creating Underground Utility District 2022-01.
For (4)
Councilmember Bill Sauser, Mayor Lynda Salcido, Councilmember Kirk Stapp, and Mayor Pro Tem John Wentworth Absent (1)
Councilmember Sarah Rea
Carried (4 to 0)
9.2 Public hearing under the Tax and Equity Fiscal Responsibility Act (“TEFRA”) in connection with the proposed issuance of revenue bonds by the California Municipal Finance Authority (the “CMFA”), a joint exercise of powers authority and public entity of the
1. TEFRA Public Hearing - The Parcel.pdf
2. Staff Report.pdf
3. Attachment 1 - CMFA JPA Agreement.pdf
4. Town Council Resolution 22-__TEFRA _ New Member Resolution.pdf Councilmember Sauser recused himself due to his ownership of property within 500 feet of The Parcel and left the meeting at 5:00 p.m.
The Mayor Pro Tem opened the public hearing at 5:02 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 Pro Tem closed the public hearing at 5:05 p.m.
Moved by
Councilmember Kirk Stapp
Seconded by
Mayor Lynda Salcido
Adopt a resolution to become a member of the California Municipal Finance Authority (CMFA) and to approve the financing of the Project by the CMFA.
For (3)
Mayor Lynda Salcido, Councilmember Kirk Stapp, and Mayor Pro Tem John Wentworth Abstain (1)
Councilmember Bill Sauser
Absent (1)
Councilmember Sarah Rea
Carried (3 to 0)
10. POLICY MATTERS
10.1 Consider Acceptance of Final Draft Mobility Hub Study and Program.
1. Mobility Hub Study and Program 4-6.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Mobility Hub Study and Program.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Public Comments.pdf
4. Mammoth Knolls Homeowners Association Public Comment.pdf
5. Pat Agnitch Public Comment.pdf
6. Frank Yan Public Comment.pdf
7. Stephen and Angela Wetch Public Comment.pdf
8. Buck Wahl Public Comment.pdf
9. Karen Fisher Public Comment.pdf
10. Sandy Hogan Public Comment.pdf
11. Laura Kinney Public Comment.pdf
12. Natalie Mather Public Comment.pdf
13. Sharon Clark Public Comment.pdf
Councilmember Sauser returned to the meeting at 5:07 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.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Ron Cohen, Mammoth Mountain Ski Area, said that the Town needed a more current review of mobility and that not all of the conclusions in the report were accurate.
CONSENSUS:
Receive and file the Final Draft Mobility Hub Study and Program.
For (4)
Councilmember Bill Sauser, Mayor Lynda Salcido, Councilmember Kirk Stapp, and Mayor Pro Tem John Wentworth Absent (1)
Councilmember Sarah Rea
Carried (4 to 0)
10.2 Award design-build contract for the 60 Joaquin housing project.
1. Award design-build contract for the 60 Joaquin housing project.pdf Senior Planner - Housing Coordinator Nolan Bobroff and Public Works Director Haislip Hayes outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Ted Carleton, The Sheet, asked about a quality guarantee. Mr. Hayes responded.
Moved by
Councilmember Bill Sauser
Seconded by
Councilmember Kirk Stapp
Award the
design-build
contract to
MMI Consulting
,
LLC
for
a guaranteed maximum price
of
$
2,420,000.
Authorize the Public Works Director to execute the contract and accept the project upon completion.
For (4)
Councilmember Bill Sauser, Mayor Lynda Salcido, Councilmember Kirk Stapp, and Mayor Pro Tem John Wentworth Absent (1)
Councilmember Sarah Rea
Carried (4 to 0)
11. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
1. Councilmember Reports.pdf
Mayor Salcido attended the Eastern Sierra Sustainable Recreation Partnership (ESSRP) meeting.
Councilmember Stapp reported on the Mammoth Lakes Housing wait list.
Councilmember Sauser attended the Mammoth Lakes Tourism Board meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Wentworth attended the Governor's Office of Planning and Research ICARP meeting, and several meetings with the District Ranger regarding the Shady Rest Geothermal Project,
12. CLOSED SESSION
At 5:49 p.m. the Mayor Pro Tem announced that the Council would be entering into the closed session for the purposes as stated in the agenda.
12.1 Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6.(a), Conference with Labor Negotiators, the Council will meet with its representatives, Town Manager Daniel C. Holler, Administrative Services/Finance Director Rob Patterson, and Human Resources Manager Amanda
12.2 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: (One case).
13. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION TAKEN AFTER CLOSED SESSION
The Council reconvened from closed session at 6:47 p.m. and the Mayor Pro Tem announced that there was no reportable action taken.
14. ADJOURNMENT
The Council adjourned the meeting at 6:47 p.m.