Town Council - May 04, 2022
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
Rick Bellis 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.
Traci Walker, resident of Woodman Street, spoke in support of public service and in opposition to the Woodman Street bus turnaround.
John Goodwin, Old Mammoth resident, spoke in opposition to the Woodman Street bus turnaround and said that the "Chadmar solution" did seem viable.
Caroline Sanderson, Woodman Street resident, spoke in opposition to the Woodman Street bus turnaround and in support of the "Chadmar option". There was discussion among members of Council.
Patricia Robertson, Executive Director of Mammoth Lakes Housing, gave an update regarding current housing activities.
Anna Arft spoke in opposition to the Woodman Street bus turnaround.
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)
1. Capital Project Update May.pdf
Public Works Director Haislip Hayes gave an update regarding current public works activities. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
Community and Economic Development Director gave an update regarding the upcoming Planning and Economic Development Commission meeting, The Parcel, and current planning activities. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
Trails Coordinator Joel Rathje gave an update regarding current trails activities. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
Parks and Recreation Director Stuart Brown gave an update regarding current parks and recreation activities.
Pat Foster, Vice Chair of Mammoth Lakes Tourism (MLT), gave an update regarding current MLT activities. There was discussion among members of Council and Mr. Foster.
6. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
6.1 Proclamation declaring May 1-7, 2022 as Public Service Recognition Week.
1. Public Service Recognition Week.pdf
2. Public Service Week TC Proclamation.pdf
Mayor Salcido read the proclamation and presented it to Town staff.
Moved by
Mayor Pro Tem John Wentworth
Seconded by
Councilmember Kirk Stapp
Approve the
Proclamation declaring May 1-7, 2022 as Public Service Recognition Week.
For (5)
Councilmember Bill Sauser, Mayor Lynda Salcido, Councilmember Kirk Stapp, Mayor Pro Tem John Wentworth, and Councilmember Sarah Rea Carried (5 to 0)
6.2 Code Compliance Update – Coyotes.
1. Code Compliance Update - Coyotes.pdf
2. Town Presentation Living With Coyotes 2022.pdf
Code Compliance Officer Rick Bellis gave an update regarding current code enforcement activities related to coyotes. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
6.3 Quarterly Presentation by Airport Core Management Team – Spring 2022.
1. Quarterly Presentation by Airport Core Management Team - Spring 2022.pdf
2. Airport Core Management Team Presentation .pdf
Administrative Services/Finance Director Rob Patterson, Deputy Airport Manager Sierra Shultz, and Airport Operations Maintenance Manager Vince Maniaci outlined the information in the quarterly presentation. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Wentworth requested that Agenda Items 7.3 and 7.7 be removed from the consent agenda for separate discussion.
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)
7.1 Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of April 20, 2022.
1. April 20, 2022 Minutes.pdf
7.2 Approve the minutes of the special meeting of April 27, 2022.
1. April 27, 2022 Minutes.pdf
7.3 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
This item was removed from the consent agenda for separate discussion.
Town Attorney Andrew Morris gave an update regarding proposed legislation to amend the Brown Act. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
Moved by
Mayor Pro Tem John Wentworth
Seconded by
Councilmember Kirk Stapp
Approve the resolution re-authorizing the Town Council to meet virtually during the COVID-19 pandemic declared emergency.
For (5)
Councilmember Bill Sauser, Mayor Lynda Salcido, Councilmember Kirk Stapp, Mayor Pro Tem John Wentworth, and Councilmember Sarah Rea Carried (5 to 0)
7.4 Addendum to EIR for Mammoth Yosemite Airport Terminal Area Development Project.
1. Terminal Area Development Project EIR Addendum.pdf
2. Terminal Area Development Plan_EIR Minor Revision.pdf
7.5 Waive the reading and adopt by title only the ordinance adding Section 15.04.180 to the Town Municipal Code relating to expedited permitting procedures for electric vehicle charging stations as required by Government Code Section 65850.7.
1. EV Charging Second Reading.pdf
2. Town Council Ordinance 22-.pdf
3. EV Charging Systems - Checklist.pdf
7.6 Waive the reading and adopt by title only the ordinance adding Section 15.04.170 to the Town Municipal Code relating to expedited permitting procedures for small residential rooftop solar systems.
1. Solar rooftop second reading.pdf
2. Town Council Ordinance.pdf
3. Rooftop Solar Checklist.pdf
7.7 Resolution authorizing the sale of Town owned housing units to further the implementation of housing programs in the Town of Mammoth Lakes and other related matters.
1. Resolution authorizing the sale of Town owned housing units to further the implementation of Town housing programs.pdf
2. Resolution Providing Authorization to Sell Town Owned Housing Units 050422.pdf Community and Economic Development Director Sandra Moberly and Senior Planner - Housing Coordinator Nolan Bobroff outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
Moved by
Mayor Pro Tem John Wentworth
Seconded by
Councilmember Kirk Stapp
A
dopt Resolution authorizing sale of Tow
n
owned housing units to further the implementation of housing programs and authorizing the Town Manager to execute required documents.
For (5)
Councilmember Bill Sauser, Mayor Lynda Salcido, Councilmember Kirk Stapp, Mayor Pro Tem John Wentworth, and Councilmember Sarah Rea Carried (5 to 0)
7.8 Accept Payment Approval Report No. 22-42 in the amount of $1,273,139.94. Accept Payment Approval Report No. 22-43 in the amount of $338,762.82. Accept Payment Approval Report No. 22-44 in the amount of $405,193.84.
1. Payment Approval Report No. 22-42.pdf
2. Payment Approval Report No. 22-43.pdf
3. Payment Approval Report No. 22-44.pdf
8. POLICY MATTERS
8.1 Approval of 2022 Youth Sports Funding Recommendations.
1. 2022 Youth Sports Funding.pdf
2. Staff Report.pdf
3. Youth Sports Funding Presentation.pdf
The Mayor called a recess at 6:07 p.m. and the Council reconvened at 6:20 p.m.
Parks and Recreation Director Stuart Brown outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
Betsy Truax, Chair of the Parks and Recreation Commission, spoke of increasing the funding allocation to youth sports funding in the next budget.
Moved by
Councilmember Bill Sauser
Seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem John Wentworth
Award the Youth Sports Funding recommendations as
presented
under Column A in Table 1
and
allocate each Youth Sports Organization two (2) full scholarships, funded by the Tony Colasardo Scholarship Fund, to be awarded at the discretion of each organization. Add funding this year of $12,700, which will be allocated based on the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission.
For (5)
Councilmember Bill Sauser, Mayor Lynda Salcido, Councilmember Kirk Stapp, Mayor Pro Tem John Wentworth, and Councilmember Sarah Rea Carried (5 to 0)
8.2 CDBG Funding Update for the Mammoth Lakes Housing 238 Sierra Manor Road project and consideration of the subrecipient agreement with Mammoth Lakes Housing to administer the CDBG award should it be awarded.
1. CDBG 238 Sierra Manor Road Project.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Resolution CDBG Application.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Resolution CDBG Subrecipient Agreement.pdf Senior Planner - Housing Coordinator Nolan Bobroff outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council, staff, and Patricia Robertson, Executive Director of Mammoth Lakes Housing, Moved by
Councilmember Bill Sauser
Seconded by
Councilmember Kirk Stapp
Adopt the resolution
s
approving
the re-submittal of
the Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG)
application for the M
ammoth
L
ake
s
H
ousing
238 Sierra Manor Road project
under the 2021 State CDBG Program
and authorizing the subrecipient agreement with Mammoth Lakes Housing to administer the CDBG award should it be awarded.
For (5)
Councilmember Bill Sauser, Mayor Lynda Salcido, Councilmember Kirk Stapp, Mayor Pro Tem John Wentworth, and Councilmember Sarah Rea Carried (5 to 0)
8.3 Consider drafting a letter in response to the nomination of Camp High Sierra for inclusion into the California Register of Historical Resources.
1. Camp High Sierra Historic Preservation Letter.pdf
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, President of Mammoth June Mountain Ski Areas, outlined the Mountain's role and history in that area. There was discussion among members of the Council and Mr. Cohen.
Lynn Boulton, resident of Lee Vining, asked the Council to write a letter to support the nomination.
Dean Tonenna, Mono Lake Kutzadika Tribe, clarified that the request was for protection of cultural resources.
Debbie Boucher sent an email in support of the nomination.
Moved by
Councilmember Bill Sauser
Seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem John Wentworth
A
uthorize the Mayor to finalize and submit a letter regarding the nomination of Camp High Sierra for inclusion into the California Register of Historical Resources, and include in the letter that it is being written to protect cultural resources and not to hinder development.
For (5)
Councilmember Bill Sauser, Mayor Lynda Salcido, Councilmember Kirk Stapp, Mayor Pro Tem John Wentworth, and Councilmember Sarah Rea Carried (5 to 0)
8.4 Adopt the emergency ordinance amending Municipal Code Chapter 8.14: Solid Waste Recycling.
1. SB 1383 emergency ordinance.pdf
2. SB 1383 Ordinance.pdf
3. Chapter 8.14 Redline.pdf
4. SB 1383_TOML.pdf
Town Attorney Andrew Morris outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Kendra Knight, Mammoth Disposal, said she had been working with IMACA, and that they had a food truck to distribute the food. She said that she was working with local restaurants, and had a grant for a school garden. There was discussion among members of Council and Ms. Knight.
Moved by
Mayor Pro Tem John Wentworth
Seconded by
Councilmember Bill Sauser
Waive the reading and adopt the emergency ordinance amending Municipal Code Chapter 8.14 - Solid Waste Recycling.
For (5)
Councilmember Bill Sauser, Mayor Lynda Salcido, Councilmember Kirk Stapp, Mayor Pro Tem John Wentworth, and Councilmember Sarah Rea Carried (5 to 0)
8.5 Support Letter for State funding of JMT Conservancy 15-Year Work Program.
1. Support Letter for State Funding for JMT Conservancy Trail Program of Work.pdf Administrative Services/Finance Director Rob Patterson gave an update regarding current finance activities. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
Moved by
Mayor Pro Tem John Wentworth
Seconded by
Councilmember Bill Sauser
Authorize Town staff to draft and the Mayor to sign a Council support
letter to
S
tate representatives
to fund the proposed JMT
Conservancy work program and funding request.
For (5)
Councilmember Bill Sauser, Mayor Lynda Salcido, Councilmember Kirk Stapp, Mayor Pro Tem John Wentworth, and Councilmember Sarah Rea Carried (5 to 0)
8.6 Presentation on budget performance through the third quarter of FY21-22.
1. Third Quarter Fiscal Year 21-22 Budget Review.pdf
2. Presentation.pdf
3. Attachment A - Budget Amendment.pdf
4. Resolution Mid-Year Budget Amendment.pdf
Administrative Services/Finance Director Rob Patterson gave an update regarding current finance activities. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
Councilmember Sauser left the meeting at 8:00 p.m. due to his conflict of interest from his ownership of property within 500 feet of The Parcel.
Councilmember Rea left the meeting at 8:00 p.m. due to her conflict of interest from her rental of property within 700 feet of The Parcel.
Councilmembers Rea and Sauser returned to the meeting at 8:02 p.m.
Moved by
Councilmember Bill Sauser
Seconded by
Councilmember Kirk Stapp
Adopt the resolution amending the fiscal year 21-22 budget.
For (5)
Councilmember Bill Sauser, Mayor Lynda Salcido, Councilmember Kirk Stapp, Mayor Pro Tem John Wentworth, and Councilmember Sarah Rea Carried (5 to 0)
Adopt the resolution amending the fiscal year 21-22 budget.
For (3)
Mayor Lynda Salcido, Councilmember Kirk Stapp, and Mayor Pro Tem John Wentworth Abstain (2)
Councilmember Bill Sauser, and Councilmember Sarah Rea
Carried (3 to 0)
9. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
1. Councilmember Reports.pdf
Informational reports from Councilmember representatives on committees, commissions, and organizations; general reports on Councilmember activities There were no reports given at this time.
10. CLOSED SESSION
10.1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: (One case) At 8:03 p.m. the Mayor announced that the Council would be entering into closed session for the purposes as stated in the agenda.
11. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION TAKEN AFTER CLOSED SESSION
The Council reconvened from closed session at 8:11 p.m. and the Mayor announced that there was no reportable action taken.
12. ADJOURNMENT
The Town Council will adjourn to a regular meeting to be held on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. DATE The Council adjourned the meeting at 8:11 p.m.