Town Council - November 02, 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
Mayor Pro Tem Wentworth led the flag salute.
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
1. Sandy Hogan Public Comment.pdf
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.
Town Manager Daniel C. Holler announced that Agenda Item 7.3 would be continued to the November 16th meeting.
5. REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS AND/OR DEPARTMENTS (AS NEEDED)
1. Capital Project Update November.pdf
2. MUSD Garden Grant.pdf
Community and Economic Development Director Sandra Moberly gave a construction update regarding The Parcel. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
Lara Kaylor, Mammoth Lakes Tourism (MLT), gave an update regarding current MLT activities. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
Office of Outdoor Recreation Manager Lawson Reif gave an update regarding current outdoor recreation activities. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
Administrative Services/Finance Director Rob Patterson gave an update regarding current finance activities. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
Town Manager Daniel C. Holler announced that Mammoth Mountain would be opening on Saturday. He reported that the State's California Radio Interoperable System (CRIS) installation was progressing in our area. He gave an update regarding the Mammoth Schools Garden Grant Program. He spoke about the Did You Know? Transit ad. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
5.1 Did you Know? Transit.
1. Did you Know - Transit.pdf
2. TOML_DYK_sheet_October_FINAL.pdf
3. TOML_DYK_elSol_October_FINAL.pdf
This is an informational item only.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem Wentworth requested that Agenda 6.6 be removed from the consent agenda for separate discussion.
Moved by
Councilmember Kirk Stapp
Seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem John Wentworth
Approve the Consent Agenda.
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)
6.1 Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of October 19, 2022.
1. October 19, 2022 Minutes.pdf
6.2 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.pdf
6.3 Approve the Amendment to Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Cost Share Agreement Term.
1. Amendment to EOC Cost Share Agreement Term.pdf
2. Amendment to EOC Cost Share Agreement.pdf
6.4 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
1. Transit CFD Annexation No. 6.pdf
2. CFD 2013-3 Annex. 6 - Resolution of Intention to Annex Property.pdf
3. Annex No. 6 petition.pdf
December 7, 2022.
6.5 Approve the Town Office Lease Agreement - Third Amendment to Lease agreement between Town of Mammoth Lakes and Minaret Village Shopping Center LLC.
1. Third Amendment - Lease Agreement .pdf
2. Third Amendment to Town offices lease 10272022 - AM.pdf
6.6 Authorize the Town Manager to sign professional services agreement with Cardno for archeological services in an amount not to exceed $117,143.50 and approve the appropriation of $120,000 from Fund 215 to include cost for administration and contingency.
1. PHASE 1 Sherwins Trails (SHARP) Professional Archeological Services.pdf
2. Cardno_Proposal_Cost_TOML_SHARP_Arch_Surveys.pdf
3. PROFSERVAGRMT_CARDNOSTANTEC_SHARP.pdf
4. 099_11_Sharp_Remaining_Trail_Proposal_210715.pdf
Office of Outdoor Recreation Manager Lawson Reif 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 a professional services agreement with Cardno (Stantec) to authorize payment not to exceed $120,000.00 to complete archeological analysis of the Sherwins Trails (SHARP) project and approve $2,856.50 for
Town staff time and contingency for a total allocation of $120,000 from Fund 215.
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)
6.7 Accept Check Register 10/06/2022 in the amount of $740,353.99. Accept Check Register 10/13/2022 in the amount of $1,117,976.53. Accept Check Register 10/19/2022 in the amount of $1,509,416.89.
1. Check Register 10062022.pdf
2. Check Register 10132022.pdf
3. Check Register 10192022.pdf
7. POLICY MATTERS
7.1 Consider the ordinance amending Chapters 3.12 (Transient Occupancy Tax) and 5.40 (Transient Rentals of Residential Units) updating Citation Limits for Health and Safety Violations.
1. Citation Ordinance Update.pdf
2. Ordinance.pdf
Administrative Services/Finance Director Rob Patterson and Town Attorney Andrew Morris outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
John Morris, Chairman of the Lodging Association, said that the Association supported the proposed changes.
Moved by
Mayor Pro Tem John Wentworth
Seconded by
Councilmember Kirk Stapp
Waive the reading and introduce by title only the ordinance amending Chapter 3.12.280 and 5.40.070 of the Town of Mammoth Lakes Municipal Code related to violation of Transient
Occupancy Tax Code and Business Taxes, Licenses and Regulation as outlined in Attachment A
.
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)
7.2 Approve eight-month Lease Extension with Mammoth Unified School District and Mono County Office of Education and lease payments of $33,600 for the Mammoth Ice Rink Site.
1. Ice Rink Lease extension Agreement with Mammoth Unified School District and Mono County Office of Education.pdf
2. MUSD Mammoth Ice Rink Site Lease Extension_10-20-2022.pdf Town Manager Daniel C. Holler and Parks and Recreation Director Stuart Brown 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
Approve and
a
uthorize the Town Manager to execute the
proposed
eight-month Lease Extension with Mammoth Unified School District and Mono County Office of Education and lease payments of $33,600 for the Mammoth Ice Rink Site.
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)
7.3 Amendment to Lease Agreement between the Town and the Mammoth Lakes Foundation related to property uses located at 100 College Parkway, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546.
1. Amendment to Lease between Town and Mammoth Lakes Foundation Related to Property Uses.pdf
2. First Amendment to MLF lease agreement 110222.pdf
3. Jo Bacon Public Comemnt.pdf
This item was continued.
7.4 Accept the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) Local Agency Technical Assistance $500,000 Grant Award and Authorize the Town Manager to complete all required documents and agreements for the CPUC and Golden State Connect Authority (GSCA)
1. Acceptance of California Public Utilities Commission $500,0000 Broadband Design Grant and Authorization to Proceed.pdf
2. Town of Mammoth Lakes LATA award.pdf
3. LATA Consent Form 9-27-22.pdf
4. LATA Jurisdiction MOU - TOML Draft.pdf
to proceed with the grant.
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 Kirk Stapp
Accept the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) Local Agency Technical Assistance $500,000 Grant Award and authorize the Town Manager to complete all required documents and agreements for the CPUC and Gold State Connect Authority (GSCA) to proceed with the grant.
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)
8. 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. He attended the Eastern Sierra Transit Authority (ESTA) Board meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Wentworth thanked Sandy Hogan for her letter regarding transit in Old Mammoth.
Mayor Salcido announced that on November 16th she would be out of town but zooming in to the meeting.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The Town Council will adjourn to a regular meeting to be held on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at 4:00 p.m.
The Council adjourned the meeting at 5:02 p.m.