Town Council Special Meeting - July 12, 2023
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
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 Wentworth led the flag salute.
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments given at this time.
4. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
There were no additions to the agenda.
5. REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS AND/OR DEPARTMENTS (AS NEEDED)
1. 2022-2023 GBUAPCD-TOML Report.pdf
Office of Outdoor Recreation Manager Lawson Reif gave an update regarding the Lakes Basin, Reds Meadow, and the Mammoth Donut Project. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
5.1 July 2023 Public Works Engineering CIP Update.
1. July CIP Update.pdf
2. Capital Project Update for July.pdf
There was discussion among members of Council and staff regarding the CIP Update.
6. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
6.1 Proclamation of the Town Council of the Town of Mammoth Lakes, State of California, declaring July 2023 as Park and Recreation Month.
1. Park and Recreation Month for 2023(1).pdf
2. Proclamation(1).pdf
Parks and Recreation Director Stuart Brown spoke in support of the proposed proclamation. Mayor Wentworth read a portion of the proposed proclamation.
Moved by
Mayor Pro Tem Bill Sauser
Seconded by
Councilmember Amanda Rice
Adopt the Proclamation declaring
July as Park and Recreation Month in the Town of Mammoth Lakes.
For (4)
Mayor Pro Tem Bill Sauser, Mayor John Wentworth, Councilmember Chris Bubser, and Councilmember Amanda Rice Absent (1)
Councilmember Sarah Rea
Carried (4 to 0)
7. CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Bubser requested that Agenda Item 7.4 be removed from the consent agenda for separate discussion,.
Moved by
Mayor Pro Tem Bill Sauser
Seconded by
Councilmember Chris Bubser
Approve the Consent Agenda.
For (4)
Mayor Pro Tem Bill Sauser, Mayor John Wentworth, Councilmember Chris Bubser, and Councilmember Amanda Rice Absent (1)
Councilmember Sarah Rea
Carried (4 to 0)
7.1 Approve the minutes of the special meeting of June 14, 2023.
1. June 14, 2023 Minutes.pdf
7.2 Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of June 21, 2023.
1. June 21, 2023 Minutes.pdf
7.3 Accept the Amended Mammoth Creek HOA CC&R’s.
1. Accept the Amended Mammoth Creek HOA CC and R's.pdf
2. Attachment 1_Updated Mammoth Creek HOA CCRs.pdf
3. Attachment 2_2009 Mammoth Creek HOA CCRs.pdf
7.4 Town Council review and acceptance of the 2022 Community Indicators Report.
1. Community Indicators Report Action Sheet.pdf
2. TOML - 2022 Community Indicators Report.pdf
Community and Economic Development Director Sandra Moberly outlined the origin and purpose of the Report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
Moved by
Councilmember Chris Bubser
Seconded by
Councilmember Amanda Rice
Review and acceptance of the 2022 Community Indicators Report For (4)
Mayor Pro Tem Bill Sauser, Mayor John Wentworth, Councilmember Chris Bubser, and Councilmember Amanda Rice Absent (1)
Councilmember Sarah Rea
Carried (4 to 0)
7.5 Accept Check Register 6/15/2023 in the amount of $847,038.31. Accept Check Register 6/21/2023 in the amount of $121,037.64. Accept Check Register 6/23/2023 in the amount of $163,625.00.
1. Check Register 06152023.pdf
2. Check Register 06212023.pdf
3. Check Register 06232023.pdf
8. POLICY MATTERS
8.1 AB 481 Military Equipment Use Policy.
1. Ordinance to Renew Town's Military Equipment Use Policy.pdf
2. Military Equipment Ordinance 2023.pdf
3. Annual Report of Military Equipment Use 2023.pdf
4. MLPD Miltary Equipment Policy 706.pdf
Town Attorney Andrew Morris and Interim Police Chief Dan Casabian 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
Waive the reading and introduce by title only the ordinance renewing the Military Equipment Use Policy pursuant to Government Code Section 7071 (AB 481).
For (4)
Mayor Pro Tem Bill Sauser, Mayor John Wentworth, Councilmember Chris Bubser, and Councilmember Amanda Rice Absent (1)
Councilmember Sarah Rea
Carried (4 to 0)
8.2 Waive the reading and introduce by title only the ordinance adopting Municipal Code Chapter 8.15, Foodware and Food Packaging.
1. MC 8.15 - Foodware and Food Packaging.pdf
2. Ordinance - MC 8.15.pdf
3. MC 8.15 Foodware and Food Packaging.pdf
Assistant to the Town Manager Pam Kobylarz outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
Moved by
Councilmember Amanda Rice
Seconded by
Councilmember Chris Bubser
Waive the reading and introduce by title only the ordinance adopting Municipal Code Chapter 8.15, Foodware and Food Packaging.
For (4)
Mayor Pro Tem Bill Sauser, Mayor John Wentworth, Councilmember Chris Bubser, and Councilmember Amanda Rice Absent (1)
Councilmember Sarah Rea
Carried (4 to 0)
8.3 Schedule a Town Council Community Housing Solutions Workshop.
1. Town Council Community Housing Solutions Workshop.pdf Town Manager Daniel C. Holler outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
CONSENSUS:
Confirm July 27, 2023
, at
5:
00 pm
,
at the Westin to
host an evening Town
Coun
cil
– Community Housing Solutions Workshop.
8.4 Legislative Update and Council Direction on Pending Bills in the State Legislature.
1. Legislative Update and Council Direction Pending Bills in the State Legislature.pdf
2. Legislative Update_071223.pdf
3. State Legislature Calendar.pdf
Town Manager Daniel C. Holler outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
Councilmember Rea arrived at 5:02 p.m.
8.5 Eastern Sierra Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Draft Review and Finalization Process.
1. CEDS Update_TC.pdf
2. Attachment 1_Eastern Sierra CEDS Draft.pdf
Community and Economic Development Director Sandra Moberly outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
8.6 Resolution finding emergency circumstances to justify the award of an emergency contract to repair storm damaged Town infrastructure at the Mammoth Yosemite Airport.
1. Resolution finding emergency circumstances at the airport.pdf
2. Resolution 23- .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 Chris Bubser
Approve the Resolution finding the emergency circumstances to justify awarding a contract for Town infrastructure damaged by ext
r
eme weather including fencing and re
l
ated items at Mammoth Yosemite Airport
without compet
i
tive bidding.
For (5)
Mayor Pro Tem Bill Sauser, Mayor John Wentworth, Councilmember Sarah Rea, Councilmember Chris Bubser, and Councilmember Amanda Rice Carried (5 to 0)
8.7 Emergency Declaration Update and approval of necessity to continue emergency contract work as provided for in Resolution 23-29.
1. Update on Emergency Declaration and approval of continued necessity for emergency contract work.pdf
2. R23-29 Emergency Infrastruture Work.pdf
Town Manager Daniel C. Holler outlined the information in the staff report.
Moved by
Councilmember Chris Bubser
Seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem Bill Sauser
Make the finding that existing damages to Town facilities and infrastructure resulting from the extreme winter weather are such that the emergency work provided for in Resolution 23-29 is still necessary.
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. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
1. Councilmember Reports.pdf
Councilmember Bubser announced upcoming community meeting dates regarding the Donut Project.
Mayor Pro Tem Sauser reported that the Fourth of July fireworks at Crowley were spectacular. He attended the Mammoth Lakes Tourism Board meeting.
Mayor Wentworth attended the ESCOG Towns to Trails Kickoff meeting, the ICARP Technical Advisory Council meeting, the Fourth of July Parade, Great Basin Unified Air Pollution Control District meeting, the Eastern Sierra Climate and Communities Resilience Project (ESCCRP) meeting, and met with Senator Alvarado-Gil's Office.
10. CLOSED SESSION
At 5:45 p.m. the Mayor announced that the Council would be entering into closed session for the purposes as stated in the agenda.
10.1 Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, the Town Council will hold a conference with its representatives in regard to property negotiations pertaining to:
10.2 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--EXISTING LITIGATION (Paragraph 1 of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9) Name of case: Main Street Taxpayer Association v. Town of Mammoth Lakes (Case No. : 23UCM82)
10.3 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--EXISTING LITIGATION (Paragraph 1 of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9) Name of case: Main Street Taxpayer Association v. Town of Mammoth Lakes Case No. 23UCM12)
11. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION TAKEN AFTER CLOSED SESSION
The Council reconvened from closed session at 6:05 p.m. and announced that there was no reportable action taken.
12. ADJOURNMENT
The Council adjourned the meeting at 6:05 p.m.