Town Council - October 19, 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
Betsy Truax 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.
Jennifer Slatton said that she was running for the Kern Community College District Board of Trustees.
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) Town Manager Daniel C. Holler said that the Town was notified that the Public Utilities Commission awarded the Town local agency technical assistance funding of up to $500,000 for broadband work. He reported that Southern California Edison (SCE) would be doing vegetation work in the new Shady Rest Campground area. He announced upcoming Eastern Sierra Community and Climate Resilience project scoping meetings and the Tenth Anniversary of the Mammoth Lakes Trail System.
Parks and Recreation Director Stuart Brown reported on current parks and recreation activities.
6. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
6.1 Approve the proclamation regarding Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
1. Domestic Violence Awareness Month.pdf
Moved by
Councilmember Bill Sauser
Seconded by
Councilmember Kirk Stapp
Approve the proclamation declaring October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
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. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
7.1 Quarterly Presentation by Airport Core Management Team – Fall 2022.
1. Quarterly Presentation by Airport Core Management Team - Fall 2022.pdf
2. Grady Dutton Public Comment.pdf
3. 10.19.22 Airport Core Management Team Presentation.pdf Deputy Airport Manager Sierra Shultz, Operation and Maintenance Manager Vince Maniaci, and Administrative Services/Finance Director Rob Patterson gave a presentation regarding the Airport Quarterly Update. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
8. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem Wentworth requested that Agenda Item 8.6 be removed from the consent agenda for separate discussion.
Moved by
Councilmember Bill Sauser
Seconded by
Councilmember Kirk Stapp
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)
8.1 Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of October 5, 2022.
1. October 5, 2022 Minutes.pdf
8.2 Approve the minutes of the special meeting of October 12, 2022.
1. October 12, 2022 Minutes.pdf
8.3 Approve and adopt Resolution No. 22-XX establishing the 2022 compensation schedule for limited-term employees and repeal Resolution No. 22-02.
1. Limited Term Compensation 2022.pdf
2. Resolution 22-XX Limited Term Compensation 10.2022.pdf
3. Limited Term Wage Template October 2022 - Exhibit A.pdf
8.4 Approve and adopt Resolution No. 22-XX establishing benefits for limited-term employees and repeal Resolution No. 22-02.
1. Limited Term Benefits.pdf
2. Resolution 22-XX Limited Term Benefits 10.2022.pdf
8.5 Award Contracts for Snow Removal.
1. Award Contracts for Snow Removal.pdf
2. Snow removal contract areas.pdf
8.6 Approve leases and award contract for operation of the Town’s Snow Storage facility.
1. Authorize Town Manager to finalize negotiations and execute contract for management of snow storage facility.pdf This item was removed from the consent agenda for separate discussion.
Town Manager Daniel C. Holler 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
Authorize the Town Manager to finalize contract scope and fee negotiations and finalize
contract for operation of the Town’s Snow Storage Facility.
Authorize the Town Manager to execute a lease for land to operate a Snow Storage Facility. Authorize the Public Works Director to execute the contracts and accept the work upon completion, and approve contract revisions to complete the work, up to an additional 25% of the awarded amount.
For (5)
Councilmember Bill Sauser, Mayor Lynda Salcido, Councilmember Kirk Stapp, Mayor Pro Tem John Wentworth, and Councilmember Sarah Rea Carried (5 to 0)
8.7 Accept the sales price offer on the Town owned Meridian Court F203 condominium unit being sold through the Town’s Housing Now! Bridge Program.
1. Meridian Court F203 Sale.pdf
8.8 Accept Check Register 09/29/2022 in the amount of $1,758,679.20.
1. Check Register 09292022.pdf
9. 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.
9.1 Town of Mammoth Lakes FY22-23 Master Fee Update of Airport Fees.
1. Town of Mammoth Lakes FY22-23 Master Fee Update of Airport Fees.pdf
2. Airport Master Fee schedule FY22-23 Updated.pdf
3. Master Fee Schedue Resolution.pdf
The Mayor opened the public hearing at 5:17 p.m.
Administrative Services/Finance Director Rob Patterson outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Summer Foster, Hot Creek Aviation, said that they had had no complaints since the fees had gone into effect.
The Mayor closed the public hearing at 5:24 p.m.
Moved by
Councilmember Bill Sauser
Seconded by
Councilmember Sarah Rea
Adopt the attached resolution establishing and updating a master schedule of Airport fees and charges for Town services for FY22-23.
For (5)
Councilmember Bill Sauser, Mayor Lynda Salcido, Councilmember Kirk Stapp, Mayor Pro Tem John Wentworth, and Councilmember Sarah Rea Carried (5 to 0)
10. POLICY MATTERS
10.1 Presentation of Pre-Audit Financial Results for Fiscal Year 21-22, Fund Balance, Projects and Continuing Commitments.
1. Quarter 1 FY22-23 - Pre-audit fund balance FY21-22.pdf
2. Presentation.pdf
3. Attachment A.pdf
4. Resolution.pdf
The Mayor called a recess at 5:25 p.m. and the Council reconvened at 5:39 p.m.
Administrative Services/Finance Director Rob Patterson outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
Betsy Truax, Executive Director of the Mammoth Lakes Foundation, spoke about the funding for the Mammoth Arts and Culture Center (MACC).
Moved by
Mayor Pro Tem John Wentworth
Seconded by
Councilmember Bill Sauser
Adopt the resolution amending the FY22-23 budget as recommended on Attachment A.
For (5)
Councilmember Bill Sauser, Mayor Lynda Salcido, Councilmember Kirk Stapp, Mayor Pro Tem John Wentworth, and Councilmember Sarah Rea Carried (5 to 0)
10.2 Update on Solid Waste Programs.
1. Update on Solid Waste Management Programs.pdf
2. Attachments - Solid Waste Update Report.pdf
3. Transfer Station and Equipment Photos.pdf
4. Green Business Requirements Checklist.pdf
Town Manager Daniel C. Holler and Assistant to the Town Manager Pam Kobylarz outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
Anthony Russell and Peter Quaglino, Mammoth Disposal, spoke about the timeline for the completion of the transfer station.
There was discussion among members of Council, staff, and Mammoth Disposal staff.
11. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
1. Councilmember Reports.pdf
Informational reports from Councilmember representatives on committees, commissions, and organizations; general reports on Councilmember activities Mayor Pro Tem Wentworth attended the Integrated Climate Adaption and Resiliency Program (ICARP) Technical Advisory Council meeting, the Lodging Association meeting, the Mammoth Trails Committee meeting, and the Eastern Sierra Council of Governments (ESCOG) meeting, Councilmember Sauser attended the Mammoth Lakes Tourism (MLT) Board meeting, the Mammoth Trails Committee meeting, and the Eastern Sierra Transit Authority Board meeting.
Councilmember Stapp reported on the Mammoth Lakes Housing (MLH) wait list.
Mayor Salcido attended the Eastern Sierra Council of Governments meeting and the Yosemite Area Regional Transportation (YARTS) meeting with Supervisor Corless.
12. ADJOURNMENT
The Town Council will adjourn to a regular meeting to be held on Wednesday, November 2, 2022.
The Council adjourned the meeting at 7:32 p.m.