Town Council - May 03, 2023
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 4:03 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 437 Old Mammoth Road, Suite Z, Mammoth Lakes.
Councilmember Rea and Town Attorney Andrew Morris announced that she would be participating remotely for "just cause."
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Craig Albright 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.
Darlene Magner thanked the Town for supporting her family after the explosion at Val D'Isere.
Sandy Hogan said that she had recently asked the Council to consider funding for the Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System's (YARTS) dire budget situation. She said that since then YARTS had received grant funds from the State of California so funding would not be requested from the Town at this time.
Christina Gray, one year resident, said that she received housing from her employer and when she did not work full time for that employer she was evicted.
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) Mayor Wentworth asked about the blinking/broken traffic signals. Public Works Director Haislip Hayes responded.
5.1 Did you Know? Recycling
1. Did you Know - Earth Day.pdf
2. Did you Know - Recycling (English).pdf
3. Did you Know - Recycling (Spanish).pdf
Town Manager Daniel C. Holler outlined the information in the advertising piece.
5.2 May 2023 Public Works Engineering CIP Update.
1. May Capital Project Update.pdf
2. Capital Project Update for May.pdf
Town Manager Daniel C. Holler outlined the information in the update.
6. INTRODUCTIONS
6.1 Introduce and swear in Police Officer Brett Gillham.
Acting Police Chief Dan Casabian introduced Officer Gillham to the Council and the community. Town Clerk Jamie Gray administered the oath of office to Officer Gillham.
6.2 Introduce and swear in Reserve Officer Doug Hornbeck.
Acting Police Chief Dan Casabian introduced Officer Hornbeck to the Council and the community.
7. JOINT MEETING WITH THE BOARD OF MAMMOTH LAKES RECREATION
7.1 Joint Meeting with the Board of Mammoth Lakes Recreation regarding past performance, draft contract, and proposed budget allocations.
1. Joint meeting with Mammoth Lakes Recreation to review performance, proposed contract and preliminary budget allocations.pdf
2. Town and MLR Recommended Measure R and U Budget Allocations and Agreement Terms for FY23-24 .pdf
3. MLR Annual Report FY21_22.pdf
Mammoth Lakes Recreation (MLR) Board President Craig Albright, Treasurer Heather Schaubmayer, and Board Members Colin Fernie, Eric Wasserman, and Sarah Rea were in attendance. Town Manager Daniel C. Holler outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
CONSENSUS:
The Town Council approved the proposed contract deliverables.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Sandy Hogan spoke in support of the MLR Board and its Executive Director Kim Anaclerio.
CONSENSUS:
The Town Council approved the proposed contract terms.
8. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
8.1 Parcel Affordable Housing Project Update.
1. Parcel Update_May 2023.pdf
Mayor Wentworth asked about the status of the Main Lodge Redevelopment Project. Community and Economic Development Director Sandra Moberly responded.
Due to their conflicts of interest, Mayor Pro Tem Sauser and Councilmember Rea left the meeting 5:34 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Sauser owns property within 500 feet of The Parcel and Councilmember Rea rents property within 700 feet of The Parcel.
Ms. Moberly introduced Project Manager Shellan Rodriguez and Site Manager Darrel Chopic. Ms. Rodriguez and Mr. Chopic gave an update regarding The Parcel. There was discussion among members of Council, staff, and the consultants.
Mayor Pro Tem Sauser and Councilmember Rea returned to the meeting at 6:05 p.m.
8.2 Mammoth Lakes Police Department Overview.
1. Mammoth Lakes Police Department Overview - Acting Chief Casabian.pdf
2. Police Department Department-Overview-Final.pdf
Acting Police Chief Dan Casabian gave a department overview of the Mammoth Lakes Police Department. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Chad Phillips, resident of Chateau, asked how the Town could address speeding issues on his street. Acting Chief Casabian responded.
8.3 Proclamation declaring May 7-13, 2023 as Public Service Recognition Week.
1. Public Service Recognition Week Proclamation.pdf
2. Public Service Week TC Proclamation.pdf
Mayor Wentworth read a portion of the proposed proclamation.
Moved by
Mayor Pro Tem Bill Sauser
Seconded by
Councilmember Amanda Rice
Approve the Proclamation declaring
May 7-13,
2023
as Public Service Recognition Week.
For (5)
Mayor Pro Tem Bill Sauser, Mayor John Wentworth, Councilmember Sarah Rea, Councilmember Chris Bubser, and Councilmember Amanda Rice Carried (5 to 0)
9. CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by
Councilmember Amanda Rice
Seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem Bill Sauser
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)
9.1 Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of April 19, 2023.
1. April 19, 2023 Minutes.pdf
9.2 Approve the minutes of the special meeting of April 26, 2023.
1. April 26, 2023 Minutes.pdf
9.3 Accept Check Register 4/12/23 in the amount of $157,425.49. Accept Check Register 4/20/23 in the amount of $1,549,872.42. Accept Check Register 4/27/23 in the amount of $739,315.86.
1. Check Register 04122023.pdf
2. Check Register 04202023.pdf
3. Check Register 04272023.pdf
10. POLICY MATTERS
10.1 Update and Council Direction on Response to Local Extreme Weather Declared Emergency, and Approval to Continue Emergency Road Repairs.
1. Update on Emergency Declaration, Response to Extreme Weather, and Continued need for Emergency Road Repair.pdf
2. Emergency Road Repair R23-24.pdf
Town Manager Daniel C. Holler and Public Works Director Haislip Hayes gave an update regarding the current emergency. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
Moved by
Mayor Pro Tem Bill Sauser
Seconded by
Councilmember Chris Bubser
Approve findings to continue the authorized emergency road repair work as provided for in Resolution 23-24.
For (5)
Mayor Pro Tem Bill Sauser, Mayor John Wentworth, Councilmember Sarah Rea, Councilmember Chris Bubser, and Councilmember Amanda Rice Carried (5 to 0)
10.2 Discussion about a potential single-use plastics prohibition.
1. Single-use Plastics discussion.pdf
2. AB1276 Fact Sheet.pdf
3. SB 54 Fact Sheet.pdf
4. Andrea Walker Public Comment.pdf
Assistant to the Town Manager Pam Kobylarz outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
There was discussion among members of the Town Council, staff, and Laura Patten from Keep Tahoe Blue regarding the discussion questions.
What is a “single-use plastic water bottle”?
Does the Town Council want to consider the prohibition of polystyrene (Styrofoam)? What is the appropriate scope of a single-use plastics potential prohibition? CONSENSUS:
There was consensus from the Council to direct staff to move forward with a polystyrene ban.
The power went out at 8:05 p.m.
10.3 Mammoth Lakes Tourism Contract Review.
1. MLT Contract Contents 2023.pdf
2. Draft MLT Contract 2023 - 2028.pdf
3. Joni Toussaint Public Comment.pdf
4. Pat Smoogen Public Comment.pdf
5. Mitchell Amundsen Public Comment.pdf
6. Mary Feddis Public Comment.pdf
This item was continued.
11. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
1. Councilmember Reports.pdf
Informational reports from Councilmember representatives on committees, commissions, and organizations; general reports on Councilmember activities This item was continued.
12. CLOSED SESSION
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, Community and Economic Development Director Sandra Moberly, and HR Manager Amanda Pelham with respect to the following Employee Organizations: Mammoth Lakes General Employees Association, Mammoth Lakes Management Employees Association, and the Mammoth Lakes Public Works Employees Association.
This item was continued.
13. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION TAKEN AFTER CLOSED SESSION
14. ADJOURNMENT
The Town Council will adjourn to a special meeting to be held jointly with the Mono County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.
The Council adjourned the meeting at 8:28 p.m. due to the continuing power outage.