Town Council - September 07, 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
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.
There were no public comments given at this time.
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 September.pdf
Office of Outdoor Recreation Manager Lawson Reif gave an update regarding current trails activities. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
Deputy Airport Manager Sierra Shultz gave an update regarding current Airport activities.
Officer Daniel Hansen gave an update regarding the Police Department's drone program. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
Emily Bryant, Mammoth Lakes Tourism (MLT) Marketing Manager, gave an update regarding current MLT activities.
Administrative Services/Finance Director Rob Patterson gave an update regarding current finance activities.
Public Works Director Haislip Hayes gave an update regarding current public works 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.
Community and Economic Development Director Sandra Moberly gave an update regarding The Parcel. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
5.1 Did you Know? Trails.
1. Did you Know.pdf
2. TOML_DYK_sheet_August.pdf
This is an informational item only.
6. INTRODUCTIONS
6.1 Introduce new Revenue Specialist Crystal Demetrius.
Administrative Services/Finance Director Rob Patterson introduced Ms. Demetrius to the Council and the community.
6.2 Introduce new Public Works Maintenance Workers Jonathan Hernandez-Lopez and Jonathan Hernandez-Perez.
Public Works Maintenance Manager Todd Murphy introduced Mr. Hernandez-Lopez and Mr. Hernandez-Perez to the Council and the community.
6.3 Introduce new Mammoth Lakes Fire Protection District Fire Chief Ales Tomaier.
John Mendel, Mammoth Lakes Fire Protection District Board Member, introduced Chief Tomaier to the Council and the community. Chief Tomaier outlined the mission and current state of the District.
7. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
7.1 Update on Inyo Mono Advocates for Community Action (IMACA) Programs, Services, and Introduction of New Executive Director.
1. Update on IMACA Programs, Services and Introduction of New Executive Director.pdf Community and Economic Development Director Sandra Moberly introduced Kate Morley, IMACA Executive Director. Ms. Morley outlined current activities of IMACA and introduced incoming IMACA Executive Director Kelly Barceloux. Ms. Barceloux introduced herself. There was discussion among members of Council and Ms. Morley and Ms. Barceloux.
8. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
8.1 Mammoth Lakes Police Department Explorer Awards Presentation.
Officer Daniel Hansen and School Resources Officer Brian Madera presented Explorer awards to Melanie German and Maggie Raya Cruz.
9. CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by
Councilmember Kirk Stapp
Seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem John Wentworth
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)
9.1 Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of August 17, 2022.
1. August 17, 2022 Minutes.pdf
9.2 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 102621.pdf
9.3 Adopt the resolution approving an amended Conflict of Interest Code.
1. Update conflict of interest code.pdf
2. R22- local conflict of interest code.pdf
9.4 Waive the reading and adopt by title only the ordinance amending Section 2.04.050 of the Town of Mammoth Lakes Municipal Code related to Town Council compensation.
1. Action Sheet Town Council Compensation second reading.pdf
2. Town Council Salaries Ordinance.pdf
9.5 Approve the resolution authorizing the temporary closure of Canyon Boulevard for the Mammoth Tuff event.
1. Temporary closure of Canyon Boulevard for the Mammoth Tuff event.pdf
2. Mammoth Tuff Resolution.pdf
9.6 Accept Payment Approval No. 23-06 in the amount of $1,738,009.33. Accept Payment Approval Report No. 23-06 (2) in an amount of $2,436,247.15. Accept Payment Approval Report No. 23-07 in the amount of $3,029,875.47.
1. Payment Approval Report No. 23-06.pdf
2. Payment Apprroval Report No. 23-06 (2).pdf
3. Payment Approval Report No. 23-07.pdf
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Hearing Procedure.
The Mayor will open the public hearing and then: Statement and presentation by staff. Statement and presentation by property owner or appellant. Questions from the Town Council. Call for testimony. Rebuttal to previous testimony by property owner or appellant. Close the public hearing, terminating public testimony. The Town Council will deliberate the matter and arrive at a decision.
10.1 Transit Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2013-3 Annexation No. 5.
1. Transit CFD No. 2013-3 Annexation No. 5.pdf
2. 1. Order of Proceedings for Public Hearing.pdf
3. 2. Resolution Annexing Property.pdf
4. 3. Resolution Declaring Results.pdf
5. 4. Annexation Ordinance.pdf
6. 5. Amendment No. 5 to NSTL.pdf
7. 6. Annexation No. 5 Boundary Map.pdf
The Mayor opened the public hearing at 5:00 p.m.
Engineering Manager Amy Callanan 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 5:01 p.m.
The Town Clerk announced the results of the property owner vote.
Moved by
Mayor Lynda Salcido
Seconded by
Councilmember Kirk Stapp
Adopt the resolution authorizing the levy of a special tax and submitting the levy of the special tax to qualified electors.
For (5)
Councilmember Bill Sauser, Mayor Lynda Salcido, Councilmember Kirk Stapp, Mayor Pro Tem John Wentworth, and Councilmember Sarah Rea Carried (5 to 0)
Moved by
Mayor Lynda Salcido
Seconded by
Councilmember Sarah Rea
Adopt the resolution declaring the results of the special annexation landowner election, determining validity of prior proceedings, and directing the recording of the Fifth Amendment to Notice of Special Tax Lien.
For (5)
Councilmember Bill Sauser, Mayor Lynda Salcido, Councilmember Kirk Stapp, Mayor Pro Tem John Wentworth, and Councilmember Sarah Rea Carried (5 to 0)
Moved by
Mayor Lynda Salcido
Seconded by
Councilmember Kirk Stapp
Waive the first reading and adopt by title only the ordinance authorizing the levy of special taxes in Community Facilities District No. 2013-3.
For (5)
Councilmember Bill Sauser, Mayor Lynda Salcido, Councilmember Kirk Stapp, Mayor Pro Tem John Wentworth, and Councilmember Sarah Rea Carried (5 to 0)
11. POLICY MATTERS
11.1 Resolution authorizing the Eastern Sierra Council of Governments to Establish a Program of Work to be Known as the “ESCOG: Community Economic Resiliency Fund Pilot Program.”
1. Resolution authorizing the ESCOG to Establish the work program Community Economic Resiliency Fund Pilot Program.pdf
2. Econ Dev Resolution for ESCOG CERF Pilot Program TOML.pdf
3. Resolution 2022-12 Econ Dev ESCOG CERF Pilot Program_Exhibit A.pdf Town Manager Daniel C. Holler and Eastern Sierra Council of Governments (ESCOG) Executive Director Elaine Kabala 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
Adopt the
Resolution
app
roving a Program of Work to be Known as the “ESCOG: Community Economic Resiliency Fund Pilot Project .
”
For (5)
Councilmember Bill Sauser, Mayor Lynda Salcido, Councilmember Kirk Stapp, Mayor Pro Tem John Wentworth, and Councilmember Sarah Rea Carried (5 to 0)
11.2 Agreement for Eastern Sierra Transit Authority to provide Maintenance Worker Services to the Town of Mammoth Lakes.
1. Agreement for ESTA to provide Maintenance Worker Services to the Town of Mammoth Lakes.pdf Public Works Director Haislip Hayes 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 Sarah Rea
Authorize the Town Manager to execute an agreement with Eastern Sierra Transit Authority to provide Mainten an
ce Worker Services.
For (5)
Councilmember Bill Sauser, Mayor Lynda Salcido, Councilmember Kirk Stapp, Mayor Pro Tem John Wentworth, and Councilmember Sarah Rea Carried (5 to 0)
11.3 Resolution authorizing the use of Solid Waste Franchise Fees to offset increased disposal costs and discussion of potential future rate increase due to extraordinary circumstances.
1. Staff report for resolution offsetting increased solid waste disposal costs.pdf
2. Resolution providing funding to Mammoth Disposal to offset landfill cost Increases.pdf Town Manager Daniel C. Holler outlined the information in the staff report.
Mike Smith, Mammoth Disposal, said that they were available to answer questions.
There was discussion among members of Council and Mammoth Disposal staff.
Moved by
Mayor Pro Tem John Wentworth
Seconded by
Councilmember Kirk Stapp
Approve
the r
esolution
authorizing the use of Solid Waste Franchise Fees
and Parcel
F
ees
to offset
increased
disposal costs due to
higher
gate fees at the Benton Crossing Landfill
and direct staff to have an engaged and transparent conversation with Mono County to address increased solid waste costs.
For (5)
Councilmember Bill Sauser, Mayor Lynda Salcido, Councilmember Kirk Stapp, Mayor Pro Tem John Wentworth, and Councilmember Sarah Rea Carried (5 to 0)
11.4 Fourth Quarter Fiscal Year 21-22 Budget Review - Amendment Recommendations for FY21-22 and FY22-23 Operating Budgets.
1. Fourth Quarter Fiscal Year 21-22 Budget Review.pdf
2. FY21-22 Budget - 4th Qtr Update.pdf
3. Attachment A.pdf
4. Attachment B.pdf
5. Attachment C.pdf
6. Attachment D.pdf
7. Resolution Budget Amendment FY21-22.pdf
8. Attachment E.pdf
9. Resolution Budget Amendment FY22-23.pdf
The Mayor called a recess at 5:58 p.m. and the Council reconvened at 6:12 p.m.
Administrative Services/Finance Director Rob Patterson gave a presentation outlining the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
At 6:54 p.m. Councilmember Rea recused herself and left the meeting due to her rental of property within 700 feet of The Parcel. Councilmember Sauser also recused himself and left the meeting at 6:54 p.m. due to his ownership of property within 500 feet of The Parcel.
Councilmembers Rea and Sauser returned to the meeting at 6:55 p.m.
Moved by
Mayor Lynda Salcido
Seconded by
Councilmember Kirk Stapp
Adopt the resolution amending the FY21-22 budget as recommended on Attachments A-D and the FY22-23 budget as recommended in Attachment E, as amended to exclude The Parcel Phase 2 funding.
For (5)
Councilmember Bill Sauser, Mayor Lynda Salcido, Councilmember Kirk Stapp, Mayor Pro Tem John Wentworth, and Councilmember Sarah Rea Carried (5 to 0)
Moved by
Mayor Lynda Salcido
Seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem John Wentworth
Approve the budget adjustment for The Parcel Phase II funding.
For (3)
Mayor Lynda Salcido, Councilmember Kirk Stapp, and Mayor Pro Tem John Wentworth Absent (2)
Councilmember Bill Sauser, and Councilmember Sarah Rea
Carried (3 to 0)
12. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
1. Councilmember Reports.pdf
Informational reports from Councilmember representatives on committees, commissions, and organizations; general reports on Councilmember activities Councilmember Sauser attended the League of California Cities Desert Mountain Division meeting in Big Bear.
Councilmember Stapp reported on the Mammoth Lakes Housing wait list.
Councilmember Rea attended the presentation regarding the sport court.
13. ADJOURNMENT
The Town Council will adjourn to a regular meeting to be held on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at 4:00 p.m.
The Council adjourned the meeting at 6:57 p.m.