Town Council - January 18, 2023
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 4:02 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 437 Old Mammoth Road, Suite Z, Mammoth Lakes.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Acting Police Chief Dan Casabian 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.
Cheryl Wilson spoke about an issue with too many people and too many cars at a transient rental unit near her.
Brandon Brocia, owner of The Eatery, spoke about the Town adopting plastic waste reduction regulations.
Councilmember Rea arrived at 4:06 p.m.
Councilmember Rea announced that tomorrow at 5:30 p.m. the Mammoth Community Water District would be voting on wastewater testing for infectious disease.
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 introduced Acting Police Chief Dan Casabian to the Council and the community.
Acting Police Chief Casabian gave an update regarding the recent storm issues. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
Mr. Holler reported that Trails Manager Joel Rathje was leaving the Town. He spoke about the snow patrol and snow removal efforts. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Bubser requested that Agenda Item 6.5 be removed from the consent agenda for separate discussion.
Moved by
Mayor Pro Tem Bill Sauser
Seconded by
Councilmember Amanda Rice
Approve the Consent Agenda.
For (5)
Mayor Pro Tem Bill Sauser, Mayor John Wentworth, Councilmember Sarah Rea, Councilmember Chris Bubser, and Councilmember Amanda Rice Carried (5 to 0)
6.1 Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of January 4, 2023.
1. January 4, 2023 Minutes.pdf
6.2 Approve the minutes of the special meeting of January 9, 2023.
1. January 9, 2023 Minutes.pdf
6.3 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
6.4 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 March
1. Transit CFD Annexation No. 7.pdf
2. 1. CFD 2013-3 Annex. 7 - Resolution of Intention to Annex Property.pdf
3. 1a. CFD 2013-3 Annex. 7 - Boundary Map.pdf
4. 2a. GREENS BERNER STREET LLC - Annexation Petition - Signed.pdf
5. 2b. LIMELIGHT MAMMOTH LLC - Annexation Petition - Signed.pdf 1, 2023.
6.5 Approve Addendum 2 to Cardno Task Order 6 – HSIP Main Street Pedestrian Beacons.
1. Addendum 2 to Cardno Task Order 6 - HSIP Main Street Pedestrian Beacons.pdf
2. HSIP Task Order 06 Cardno.pdf
3. Cardno TO 6 HSIP Addendum 1 SIGNED.pdf
4. Cardno TO 6 HSIP Addendum 2.pdf
This item was removed from the consent agenda for separate discussion.
Councilmember Rice recused herself due to her ownership of property near the project and left the meeting at 4:32 p.m.
Councilmember Bubser spoke about her concerns with State Route 203/Main Street.
Public Works Director Haislip Hayes outlined the information in the staff report and responded to Councilmember Bubser's concerns. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
Councilmember Rice returned to the meeting at 4:40 p.m.
Moved by
Councilmember Chris Bubser
Seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem Bill Sauser
Authorize the Town Manager to execute Addendum 2 of Cardno Task Order 6 for the HSIP Main Street Pedestrian Beacons project as part of the existing On Call Civil Engineering Services Agreement with Cardno USA, Inc (now Stantec), in an amount not to exceed $75,788 without written authorization.
For (4)
Mayor Pro Tem Bill Sauser, Mayor John Wentworth, Councilmember Sarah Rea, and Councilmember Chris Bubser Conflict (1)
Councilmember Amanda Rice
Carried (4 to 0)
6.6 Accept the Project Closeout Report for Local Road and MUP (Multi-Use Path) Rehab STIP CAP 21-002.
1. Road and MUP Rehab project closeout report.pdf
6.7 Approve and Adopt Resolution updating the Town of Mammoth Lakes Investment Policy to include Holding with California Asset Management Program (CAMP).
1. CAMP Investment.pdf
2. Investment Policy FY22-23.pdf
3. Resolution.pdf
6.8 Accept Check Register 12/29/2022 in the amount of $1,357,919.89. Accept Check Register 1/4/2023 in the amount of $89,711.92.
1. Check Register 12292022.pdf
2. Check Register 01042023.pdf
7. POLICY MATTERS
7.1 Housing Now! Presentation.
1. Housing Now! Update.pdf
2. 2023.01.18 - Town Council Presentation.pdf
Community and Economic Development Director Sandra Moberly and Senior Planner - Housing Coordinator Nolan Bobroff gave a presentation regarding the Town's Housing Now! Program. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
7.2 Consider the resolutions authorizing the purchase of the properties located at 165 Old Mammoth Road, Unit 53 (Sierra Manors complex) and 100 Sierra Park Road, Unit A3 (Tavern Business Park complex).
1. Housing Unit Acquisitions.pdf
2. Reso - Sierra Manors Unit 53.pdf
3. Reso - Tavern Business Park A3.pdf
Community and Economic Development Director Sandra Moberly outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
Moved by
Mayor Pro Tem Bill Sauser
Seconded by
Councilmember Amanda Rice
Approve
the
resolution
s
authorizing the purchase of the propert
ies
located at
165 Old Mammoth Road, Unit 53 and 100 Sierra Park Road, Unit A3.
For (5)
Mayor Pro Tem Bill Sauser, Mayor John Wentworth, Councilmember Sarah Rea, Councilmember Chris Bubser, and Councilmember Amanda Rice Carried (5 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 Bubser attended the Eastern Sierra Transit Authority Board meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Sauser attended the Eastern Sierra Transit Authority Board meeting.
Mayor Wentworth attended the Mono County Local Transportation Committee meeting, met with Inyo National Forest Supervisor Leslie Yen, reported that the California budget was adopted, talked to Melle North about a mural project in Town, and met with the Town Manager and the Deputy Regional Director for External Affairs from Governor Newsom's Office.
9. CLOSED SESSION
6:00 p.m. the Mayor announced that the Council would be entering into closed session for the purposes as stated in the agenda.
9.1 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.
10. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION TAKEN AFTER CLOSED SESSION
The Council reconvened from closed session at 6:27 p.m. and announced that there was no reportable action taken.
11. ADJOURNMENT
The Town Council will adjourn to a special meeting to be held on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.
The Council adjourned the meeting at 6:27 p.m.