Town Council - June 07, 2023
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 4:01 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 437 Old Mammoth Road, Suite Z, Mammoth Lakes.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Wentworth 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.
Ales Tomaier, Fire Chief of the Mammoth Lakes Fire Protection District, announced that on June 27th at noon the District would be hearing an item regarding the installation of a cell tower at Fire Station 2.
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) Community and Economic Development Director Sandra Moberly gave an update regarding the Business Recovery Program and the Woodstove Replacement Program. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
5.1 June 2023 Public Works Engineering CIP Update.
1. June 2023 CIP Update.pdf
2. Capital Project Update for June.pdf
Public Works Director Haislip Hayes gave an update regarding the opening of the Lakes Basin and Reds Meadow. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
6. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
6.1 Approve the proclamation declaring June 2023 as Pride Month.
1. Pride Month.pdf
Mayor Wentworth read the proclamation.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Bita Klein said that she was happy for pride month.
Jeff Griffiths, Treasurer of Eastern Sierra Pride, spoke in support of Pride Month.
Mayor Wentworth presented Mr. Griffiths with the proclamation.
Moved by
Mayor Pro Tem Bill Sauser
Seconded by
Councilmember Amanda Rice
Approve the proclamation declaring June 2023 as Pride Month.
For (4)
Mayor Pro Tem Bill Sauser, Mayor John Wentworth, Councilmember Sarah Rea, and Councilmember Amanda Rice Absent (1)
Councilmember Chris Bubser
Carried (4 to 0)
6.2 Recognition of 10-yearanniversary award to Derrick Halferty.
Public Works Director Haislip Hayes thanked Mr. Halferty for his years of service.
7. INTRODUCTIONS
7.1 Introduce new Recreation Supervisor – Adult Programming and Facility Operations Mark Bell.
Parks and Recreation Director Stuart Brown introduced Mr. Bell, Mr. Eachron, and Ms. Shultz to the Council and the community.
7.2 Introduce new Recreation Supervisor – CRC Programming and Facility Operations Andrew McEachron.
7.3 Introduce new Program and Facilities Administrator Sydney Shultz.
7.4 Introduce Trails Program Manager Andrew Mulford.
This item was taken out of order.
Town Manager Daniel C. Holler introduced Mr. Mulford to the Council and the community.
8. CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Rea requested that Agenda Item 8.11 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 (4)
Mayor Pro Tem Bill Sauser, Mayor John Wentworth, Councilmember Sarah Rea, and Councilmember Amanda Rice Absent (1)
Councilmember Chris Bubser
Carried (4 to 0)
8.1 Approve the minutes of the special meeting of May 16, 2023.
1. May 16, 2023 Minutes.pdf
8.2 Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of May 17, 2023.
1. May 17, 2023 Minutes.pdf
8.3 Approval of Agreement between the Town of Mammoth Lakes and Mammoth Lakes Recreation.
1. Approval of Agreement between Town of Mammoth Lakes and Mammoth Lakes Recreation.pdf
2. MLR Agreement 23-24.pdf
3. MLR Contract Exhibit A.pdf
8.4 Adopt the resolution approving the FY2023-24 project list to be submitted to the California Transportation Commission (CTC) for funding from the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) funds under Streets and Highways Code Section 2034.
1. Resolution to approve the FY2023-24 SB1 project list .pdf
2. 2023 SB1 Resolution.pdf
8.5 Award annual bid for publication of legal notices to The Sheet.
1. Legal Notices.pdf
2. The Sheet Bid.pdf
8.6 Adopt the Resolution Initiating the Proceedings to Levy Assessment, Resolution of Intention to Levy and Collect Annual Assessments within Assessment District 93-1(Juniper Ridge) for Fiscal Year 2023/24, and Resolution Approving the Annual Report, and
1. Adopt Resolutions related to the Levy of Annual Assessment for AD 93-1 and set the public hearing for July 19 2023 .pdf
2. FY 2023-24 Engineer's Report_Juniper Ridge.pdf
3. Reso Juniper ApprEngRpt.pdf
4. Reso Juniper Intent to Levy.pdf
5. Reso Juniper Initiating Proceedings.pdf
setting the time and place for the public hearing on July 19, 2023.
8.7 Adopt the Resolution of Intention to Levy and Collect Annual Assessments within Assessment District 93-4 (The Bluffs) Maintenance District No.1 for the Fiscal Year 2023/24, approving the Annual Report, and setting the time and place for the public hearing
1. Adopt Resolution related to the Levy of Annual Assessment for AD 93-4 and set the public hearing for July 19 2023.pdf
2. FY 2023-24 Engineer's Report_Bluffs.pdf
3. Reso Bluffs ApprEngRpt.pdf
on July 19, 2023.
8.8 Adopt the Resolution of Intention to Levy and Collect Annual Assessments within the Benefit Assessment District 2002-01 (Old Mammoth Road) for the Fiscal Year 2023/24, approving the Annual Report, and setting the time and place for the public hearing on
1. Adopt Resolution related to the Levy of Annual Assessment for BAD 02-1 and set the public hearing for July 19 2023.pdf
2. FY 2023-24 Engineer's Report_Old Mammoth Road.pdf
3. Reso OMR ApprEngRpt.pdf
July 19, 2023.
8.9 Adopt the Resolution of Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments within Benefit Assessment District 2002-02 (North Village) for the Fiscal Year 2023/24, approving the Annual Report, and setting the time and place for the public hearing on July 19, 2023.
1. Adopt Resolution related to the Levy of Annual Assessment for BAD 02-2 and set the public hearing for July 19 2023.pdf
2. FY 2023-24 Engineer's Report_North Village.pdf
3. Reso NVillage ApprEngRpt.pdf
8.10 Adopt Resolution of Intention to Levy and Collect Annual Assessments within Assessment District 2014-1 (Mammoth View) for the Fiscal Year 2023/24, approving the Annual Report, and setting the time and place for the public hearing on July 19, 2023.
1. Adopt Resolution related to the Levy of Annual Assessment for BAD 2014-1 and set the public hearing for July 19 2023.pdf
2. FY 2023-24 Engineer's Report_Mammoth View.pdf
3. Reso MammothView ApprEngRpt.pdf
8.11 Adopt a resolution authorizing the vacation of existing recreational easements upon execution of a replacement recreational trail easement to be granted to the Town.
1. Vacation of Obsidian MUP Easement.pdf
2. Resolution 23-XX Vacation of Recreational Trail Easements.pdf
3. Exhibit A Pages from 240.12 Tr 21-001 Reserve.pdf
4. Exhibit B DRAFT_Multi-Use Path Easement.pdf
Public Works Director Haislip Hayes outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
Moved by
Councilmember Sarah Rea
Seconded by
Councilmember Amanda Rice
Adopt a resolution vacating two existing recreational trail easements granted to the Town, recorded on August 16, 1999
in Book 866 at Page 250, and recorded on August 5, 2019 as Instrument No. 2019002752, of Official Records, in the Office of the Mono County Recorder, State of California, only upon execution of a replacement recreational trail easement to be granted to the Town.
For (4)
Mayor Pro Tem Bill Sauser, Mayor John Wentworth, Councilmember Sarah Rea, and Councilmember Amanda Rice Absent (1)
Councilmember Chris Bubser
Carried (4 to 0)
8.12 Accept the Project Closeout Report for the 2023 Emergency Road Repair.
1. Project Closeout Report for the 2023 Emergency Road Repair.pdf
8.13 Approve the resolution authorizing the purchase of the vacant real property located at 377 Manzanita Road, Mammoth Lakes, California (APN 033-150-039-000).
1. 377 Manzanita Acquisition.pdf
2. Resolution - 377 Manzanita Rd.pdf
8.14 Accept Check Register 5/17/2023 in the amount of $1,243,609.43. Accept Check Register 5/25/2023 in the amount of $1,571,390.26.
1. Check Register 05172023.pdf
2. Check Register 05252023.pdf
9. POLICY MATTERS
9.1 Appeal of TOT/TBID, Penalties, Interest, and enforcement charges for enforcement case #2023-43 John-Paul Beeghly.
1. TOT Appeal - Beeghly.pdf
2. Materials provided by John-Paul Beeghly for Council consideration.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.
John-Paul Beeghly outlined his extenuating circumstances for his nonpayment of taxes. There was discussion among members of Council and Mr. Beeghly.
Moved by
Mayor John Wentworth
Seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem Bill Sauser
Make a finding of noncompliance with the Town of Mammoth Lakes Municipal Code and uphold the Notice of Determination amount due of $79,132.70 for TOT, TBID, penalties, interest, enforcement charges, and health code violations. Judgement from the hearing officer for administrative citations and health order violations was reduced and is included in this amount.
For (4)
Mayor Pro Tem Bill Sauser, Mayor John Wentworth, Councilmember Sarah Rea, and Councilmember Amanda Rice Absent (1)
Councilmember Chris Bubser
Carried (4 to 0)
9.2 Fiscal Year 23-24 Tentative Budget (Manager Recommended).
1. Tentative Budget 23-24.pdf
2. Presentation.pdf
Administrative Services/Finance Director Rob Patterson outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
9.3 Action on Extreme Weather Declared Emergency and on Authorized Emergency Contracting.
1. Action on Emergency Declaration and Response to Extreme Weather Conditions and Emergency Contracts.pdf
2. Emergency Road Repair R23-24.pdf
3. R23-29 Emergency Infrastruture Work.pdf
4. 4699 FRN 3 IA PA Add-ons.pdf
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 Bill Sauser
Seconded by
Councilmember Amanda Rice
Make finding
that due to the ex
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weather event and damage to Town Infrastructure and facilities that the emergency work authorized under Resolution 23- 29 is still necessary and that emergency contract work authorized under Resolution 23-24 for road work has been completed and that emergency contracting for road repair is no longer required.
For (4)
Mayor Pro Tem Bill Sauser, Mayor John Wentworth, Councilmember Sarah Rea, and Councilmember Amanda Rice Absent (1)
Councilmember Chris Bubser
Carried (4 to 0)
9.4 Letter of support for naming a portion of U.S. Highway 395 in honor of Dave McCoy.
1. Letter of support for the naming of a portion of State Highway 395 in honor of Dave McCoy.pdf
2. Inyo County Resolution Supporting the naming of a portion of Hwy 395 after Dave McCoy.pdf
3. Mono County Resolution Supporting the naming of a portion of Hwy 395 after Dave McCoy.pdf Town Manager Daniel C. Holler outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
Moved by
Mayor John Wentworth
Seconded by
Councilmember Sarah Rea
Authorize the Mayor to provide a letter of support for the naming of U.S.
Highway
395
in honor of Dave McCoy
.
For (4)
Mayor Pro Tem Bill Sauser, Mayor John Wentworth, Councilmember Sarah Rea, and Councilmember Amanda Rice Absent (1)
Councilmember Chris Bubser
Carried (4 to 0)
9.5 Direction on Town positions on State Legislative Items – SB606, SB584, and funding for housing.
1. Direction Town Position on State Legislative Items - SB606, SB584 and Housing Funding.pdf
2. SB 606.pdf
3. SB 594.pdf
4. Cal Cities Housing Priorites.pdf
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 directed Town staff to draft a letter of support for SB606.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Bita Klein spoke in opposition to SB584.
CONSENSUS:
The Town Council directed Town staff to draft a letter in opposition to SB584.
9.6 Proposed Federal Legislation to Reauthorize Forest Service Housing Flexible Partnerships Act.
1. Federal Legislation to reauthorize Forest Service flexible partnerships.pdf
2. Federal Legislation to Reauthorize USFS flexible partnerships.pdf Town Manager Daniel C. Holler outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
CONSENSUS:
Authorize the Mayor to submit a letter of support to
the
federal legislative delegation in support of the proposed legislation to reauthorize Forest Service flexible partnerships.
10. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
1. Councilmember Reports.pdf
Informational reports from Councilmember representatives on committees, commissions, and organizations; general reports on Councilmember activities Councilmember Rea along with Councilmember Rice attended the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) meeting.
Councilmember Rice attended the Mammoth Lakes Housing Board meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Sauser attended the Mammoth Lakes Tourism Board meeting and the League of California Cities Desert Mountain Division meetings held in Mammoth.
Mayor Wentworth announced that along with Councilmember Bubser they would be hosting a community conversation.
11. ADJOURNMENT
The Town Council will adjourn to a special meeting to be held on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.
The Council adjourned the meeting at 6:33 p.m.