Town Council - July 20, 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
Vince Maniaci 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.
Tobias Hasler spoke about his concerns with dog off leash citations being issued at Shady Rest Park. He asked for the Council to allow an exemption to the leash ordinance to use one of the baseball fields at Shady Rest Park and hour and a half five days a week for off leash dog activity.
4. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
Opportunity to add urgency items pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2(b)2, if necessary.
Town Manager Daniel C. Holler noted that the closed session agenda item would be continued and the discussion regarding Bird Scooter would be postponed. Mayor Salcido said that Agenda Item 10.1 would be postponed.
5. REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS AND/OR DEPARTMENTS (AS NEEDED) Community and Economic Development Director Sandra Moberly gave an update regarding the recent Planning and Economic Development Commission meeting and current planning activities.
Code Compliance Officer Richard Bellis gave an update regarding bear activity this year. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
Office of Outdoor Recreation Manager Lawson Reif gave an update regarding current outdoor recreation activities.
Parks and Recreation Director Stuart Brown gave an update regarding current parks and recreation activities.
Administrative Services/Finance Director Rob Patterson gave an update regarding Zonehaven, an evacuation planning program.
Trails Manager Joel Rathje gave an update regarding trail activities.
6. INTRODUCTIONS
6.1 Introduce new Assistant Planner Tess Houseman.
Community and Economic Development Director Sandra Moberly introduced Ms. Houseman to the Council and the community.
7. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
7.1 Update on the Community Economic Resilience Fund.
1. CERF Update.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - CERF Collective Partnership Letter Agreement.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - CERF Fact Sheet.pdf
4. Attachment 3 - CERF Final Regions.pdf
5. Attachment 4 - CEDS Overview.pdf
Community and Economic Development Director Sandra Moberly introduced Steve Frisch from the Sierra Business Council. Mr. Frisch outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council, staff. and Mr. Frisch.
8. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
8.1 Update on Bird Scooters.
1. Update on Bird Scooters.pdf
2. Grady Dutton Public Comment.pdf
This item was postponed.
8.2 Quarterly Presentation by Airport Core Management Team – Summer 2022.
1. Quarterly Presentation by Airport Core Management Team - Summer 2022.pdf
2. Airport Core Management Team Presenation.pdf
Deputy Airport Manager Sierra Shultz, Airport Operations and Maintenance Manager Vince Maniaci, and owner of Hot Creek Aviation Pat Foster outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Tobias Hasler asked about bird strikes. Mr. Maniaci responded.
9. 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)
9.1 Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of July 6, 2022.
1. July 6, 2022 Minutes.pdf
9.2 Adopt the resolution declaring the Council’s intention to annex territories into the Community Facilities District No. 2013-3 (Transit CFD), levying a special tax in connection therewith, and setting the time and place for the public hearing on September
1. Transit CFD Annexation No. 5.pdf
2. CFD 2013-3 Annex. 5 - Resolution of Intention to Annex Property.pdf
3. CFD 2013-3 Annex. No. 5 Petitions.pdf
7, 2022.
9.3 Approve the resolution authorizing the Minaret Road closure and Parking Fee Program for the 26th Annual Mammoth Festival of Beers & Bluesapalooza.
1. Temporary closure of Minaret Road for the Mammoth Festival of Beers Event.pdf
2. Resolution.pdf
9.4 Accept Payment Approval Report No. 22-53 in the amount of $59,589.17. Accept Payment Approval Report No. 22-54 in the amount of $345,650.73.
1. Payment Approval Report No. 22-53.pdf
2. Payment Approval Report No. 22-54.pdf
10. POLICY MATTERS
10.1 Council Policy Position on AB 1666 and SCA 10 Related to Abortion and Reproductive Rights.
1. Council Position on State of California AB 1666 and SCA 10 Related to Abortion and Reproductive Freedom.pdf
2. AB 1666 and SCA 10 CA Legislative Text.pdf
3. Mark Allan Smith Public Comment.pdf
This item was continued.
10.2 Agreement with Elk Mountain Technology for Updated Radio Communications Evaluation, Planning, and Migration.
1. Agreement with Elk Mountain Technology for Updated Radio Communications Evaluation, Planning and Migration.pdf
2. Elk Mountain Technology Agreement FINAL.pdf
Town Manager Daniel C. Holler and IT Director Nate Greenberg outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
Moved by
Councilmember Bill Sauser
Seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem John Wentworth
Authorize the Town Manager to sign
the
agreement with Elk Mountain Technology for work related to the Evaluation, Planning ,
and Migration for new Radio Communications S
ystem in an amount not to exceed $50,000.
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)
10.3 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Town and Whitebark Institute supporting fuels reduction projects on Town property.
1. MOU between the Town and Whitebark Institute supporting fuels reduction projects on Town properties.pdf
2. Fuels Recuciton Work Plan in TOML.pdf
3. Whitebark_TOML_MOU 071222 Draft.pdf
Town Manager Daniel C. Holler and Whitebark Institute Forest Health Program Manager Janet Hatfield 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
Authorize the Town Manager to sign final Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Town and Whitebark Institute subject to final legal review .
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)
10.4 Approve the Town of Mammoth Lakes FY22-23 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).
1. Approve the Town of Mammoth Lakes FY22-23 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan.pdf
2. Table 1 - CIP Budget Outlook for 21-22 Carry Over.pdf
3. Table 2 - CIP Budget Outlook for 22-23.pdf
4. Table 3 - CIP Budget Outlook for 23-24.pdf
5. Table 4 - 22-23 5-year CIP.pdf
6. Buch Wahl Public Comment.pdf
7. Allison Jensen Public Comment.pdf
8. Jeanne Oakeshott Public Comment.pdf
9. Karen Kasten Public Comment.pdf
10. Margaret Wahl Public Comment.pdf
11. Bill Gural Public Comment.pdf
12. Suzanne Stimson Public Comment.pdf
13. [email protected]
Public Comment.pdf
14. Yvonne M Cauzza Public Comment.pdf
15. Lee Ann Wood Public Comment.pdf
16. John Armstrong Public Comment.pdf
17. Susan Instone Public Comment.pdf
18. Don and Dr. Susan Instone Public Comment.pdf
19. John Milne Public Comment.pdf
20. Carol Weiss Public Comment.pdf
21. Nancy Bristow Public Comment.pdf
22. Pat Agnitch Public Comment.pdf
23. Lisa Mather Public Comment.pdf
24. Joyce Kaufman Public Comment.pdf
25. Sally Stoltzfus Public Comment.pdf
26. Jim Stimson Public Comment.pdf
27. Sandy Hogan Public Comment.pdf
The Mayor called a recess at 5:30 p.m. and the Council reconvened at 5:42 p.m.
Public Works Director Haislip Hayes, Town Manager Daniel C. Holler, and Parks and Recreation Director Stuart Brown outlined the information in the staff report.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Sandy Hogan spoke in support of the replacement of the community tennis courts.
There was discussion among members of Council.
Moved by
Councilmember Bill Sauser
Seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem John Wentworth
Approve the 5-year Capital Improvement Plan, as amended to direct staff to bring back plans to celebrate with ribbon cutting ceremonies.
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)
10.5 Modified Town Council Strategic Priorities and Key Objectives for FY22-23.
1. Modified Council Strategic Priorities and Key Objectives for FY22-23.pdf
2. Priorities Update Presentation.pdf
Town Manager Daniel C. Holler outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Sandy Hogan outlined her suggested edits to the document.
Moved by
Councilmember Bill Sauser
Seconded by
Councilmember Kirk Stapp
Approve modifications to the Town Council Strategic Priorities and Key Objectives for FY22-23, as amended to add "replacement" to Section C.
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)
10.6 Award contract for the Mammoth Yosemite Airport Relocate and Upgrade Automated Weather Observation System (AWOS) to Pacific Underground Services.
1. Award AWOS Relocation and Upgrade .pdf
2. Map AWOS Relcoation and Upgrade.pdf
Town Manager Daniel C. Holler outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
Moved by
Councilmember Bill Sauser
Seconded by
Councilmember Kirk Stapp
Award contract for the Mammoth Yosemite Airport Relocate and Upgrade Automated Weather Observation System (AWOS) to Pacific Underground Services.
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
Informational reports from Councilmember representatives on committees, commissions, and organizations; general reports on Councilmember activities Councilmember Stapp reported on the Mammoth Lakes Housing (MLH) wait list and the Eastern Sierra Transit Authority (ESTA) ridership numbers.
Mayor Pro Tem Wentworth attended the Eastern Sierra Council of Governments meeting and the ICARP Technical Advisory Council meeting.
Mayor Salcido attended the Mono County Children's Summit.
12. CLOSED SESSION
This item was continued.
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 HR Manager Amanda Pelham with respect to the following Employee Organizations: Mammoth Lakes Police Officers Association and the Mammoth Lakes Sergeants Association.
13. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION TAKEN AFTER CLOSED SESSION
This item was continued.
14. ADJOURNMENT
The Town Council will adjourn to a regular meeting to be held on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at 4:00 p.m.
The Council adjourned the meeting at 7:14 p.m.