Town Council - May 18, 2022
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 4:03 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 437 Old Mammoth Road, Suite Z, Mammoth Lakes.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Andrew Morris 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.
Jo Bacon announced that she filed an appeal of the Limelight project to allow the Water District more time to review the project.
Ted Carleton, The Sheet, said that he made a public records request to Mammoth Lakes Tourism (MLT) regarding the ground transportation subsidy for this year and that they were not responsive. He asked the Council to consider MLT's lack of transparency when they reviewed their contract.
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) Community and Economic Development Director Sandra Moberly gave an update regarding current planning activities.
Lara Kaylor, Mammoth Lakes Tourism (MLT) Director of Communications and PR Content, gave an update regarding current MLT activities. There was discussion among members of Council and Ms. Kaylor.
Kim Anaclerio, Mammoth Lakes Recreation (MLR) Program Director, gave an update regarding current MLR activities. There was discussion among members of Council and Ms. Anaclerio.
Parks and Recreation Director Stuart Brown gave an update regarding current parks and recreation activities. He reported on current COVID statistics and the Bird Scooter pilot program.
Public Works Director Haislip Hayes gave an update regarding current public works activities. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
Town Manager Daniel C. Holler gave an update regarding the Multi Jurisdiction Local Hazard Mitigation Plan.
6. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
6.1 Introduce new Payroll/Human Resources Specialist Melissa Bell.
Human Resources Manager Amanda Pelham introduced Ms. Bell to the Council and the community.
6.2 Introduce new Associate Civil Engineer Matthew Freedman.
Engineering Manager Amy Callanan introduced Mr. Freedman to the Council and the community.
6.3 Introduce new Parks Maintenance Worker Hector Garcia.
Parks and Recreation Director Stuart Brown introduced Mr. Garcia to the Council and the community.
6.4 Update on Public Safety Radio Communications Upgrade.
1. Update on Public Safety Radio Communications System Upgrade.pdf
2. Mammoth Lakes Presentation 5-18-2022.pdf
Town Manager Daniel C. Holler, Ales Tomaier, Mammoth Lakes Fire Protection District, Jeff Edelson, Elk Mountain Technology, and IT Director Nate Greenberg outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Ted Carleton, The Sheet, asked about the financing and funding. Mr. Holler responded.
7. 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)
7.1 Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of May 4, 2022.
1. May 4, 2022 Minutes.pdf
7.2 Authorize a professional services agreement with Michael Baker International for environmental consulting services related to the Mammoth Lakes Foundation development project.
1. Michael Baker Agreement_MLF Property.pdf
2. Staff Report.pdf
3. Attachment 1_MBI Contract.pdf
7.3 Accept Payment Approval Report No. 22-46 in the amount of $537,272.14. Accept Payment Approval Report No. 22-46 in the amount of $627,971.04.
1. Payment Approval Report No. 22-46.pdf
2. Payment Approval Report No. 22-46 2.pdf
8. POLICY MATTERS
8.1 Agreement between the Town of Mammoth Lakes and Mammoth Lakes Recreation.
1. Approval of Agreement Between the Town of Mammoth Lakes and Mammoth Lakes Recreation.pdf
2. MLR Agreement FY22-23.pdf
Town Manager Daniel C. Holler outlined the information in the staff report.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Craig Albright, Board President of Mammoth Lakes Recreation, spoke in support of the proposed contract.
There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
Moved by
Mayor Pro Tem John Wentworth
Seconded by
Councilmember Kirk Stapp
Approve the FY22-23 Agreement between the Town of Mammoth Lakes and Mammoth Lakes Recreation .
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 Discussion of draft deliverables for the Mammoth Lakes Housing contract.
1. MLH Draft Contract Discussion.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - 2021_22 MLH Contract.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - 2022_23 Draft MLH Deliverables.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:
Patricia Robertson, Executive Director of Mammoth Lakes Housing (MLH), spoke about the proposed deliverables.
Sandy Hogan spoke in support of Mammoth Lakes Housing.
8.3 Waive the first reading and introduce by title only an Ordinance Adopting a Military Equipment Use Policy Pursuant to Government Code Section 7071 (AB 481).
1. AB 482 Military Equipment Use Policy.pdf
2. AB 481 Military Equipment Ordinance and Policy 2022.pdf Town Attorney Andrew Morris 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 Bill Sauser
Waive the first reading and introduce by title only an Ordinance Adopting a Military Equipment Use Policy Pursuant to Government Code Section 7071 as amended to replace Section 706.4 with the following:
The Department shall inform the Town Council prior to acquiring any item in the attached list which is not a direct replacement for equipment the Department already has.
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 Fiscal Year 22-23 – Tentative Budget (Manager Recommended).
1. Fiscal Year 22-23 Tentative Budget - Manager Recommended.pdf
2. Presentation.pdf
The Mayor called a recess at 6:07 p.m. and the Council reconvened at 6:17 p.m.
Administrative Services/Finance Director Rob Patterson outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
9. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
1. Councilmember Reports.pdf
Informational reports from Councilmember representatives on committees, commissions, and organizations; general reports on Councilmember activities Councilmember Stapp reported on the Mammoth Lakes Housing wait list.
Councilmember Sauser met with State representatives in Sacramento. He attended the League of California Cities Conference and the Local Transportation Commission meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Wentworth attended the Great Basin Unified Air Pollution Control District meeting and the Eastern Sierra Council of Governments meeting.
Mayor Salcido attended the Fire Academy.
Town Manager Daniel C. Holler reported that the SNC Board would be meeting on June 1 and 2, and requested that the start time for the June 1 meeting be moved to 5:00 p.m.
10. CLOSED SESSION
10.1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Conference with Legal Counsel—Anticipated litigation: Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (3) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: (one case).
At 7:23 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 at 7:33 p.m. and announced that there was no reportable action taken.
12. ADJOURNMENT
The Town Council will adjourn to a special meeting to be held on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at 4:00 p.m.
The Council adjourned the meeting at 7:33 p.m.