Town Council - August 02, 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
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.
John Morris, Lodging Association, thanked the Town for last week's housing meeting and outlined his comments from that meeting.
Richard Lawson, Mammoth Junk Removal, said that his business tax license was revoked since it conflicted with the Town's franchise agreement with Mammoth Disposal.
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) Parks and Recreation Director Stuart Brown gave an update regarding current parks and recreation activities. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
Office of Outdoor Recreation Manager Lawson Reif gave an update regarding the E-bike Did You Know? document and proposed future steps regarding e-bikes. Mr. Lawson gave an update regarding the ESCCRP - Mammoth Donut Project. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
5.1 Did you Know? E-bike Safety.
1. Did you Know- e-bike safety.pdf
2. Did you Know - E-bike safety (English).pdf
3. Did you Know - E-bike safety (Spanish).pdf
6. INTRODUCTIONS
6.1 Introduce new Airport Maintenance Coordinator Shane Holte.
Airport Operations Manager Soibian Spring introduced Mr. Holte to the Council and the community.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Pat Foster, Hot Creek Aviation, said that the Town had a great Airport team. He invited the Council to tour the Airport at any time.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by
Councilmember Chris Bubser
Seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem Bill Sauser
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 July 12, 2023.
1. July 12, 2023 Minutes.pdf
7.2 Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of July 19, 2023.
1. July 19, 2023 Minutes.pdf
7.3 Approve Appointment of Senior Planner Kim Cooke to the Mono County Collaborative Planning Team (CPT).
1. Appoint Kim Cooke, Senior Planner to the Mono County Collaborative Planning Team (CPT).pdf
7.4 Accept Check Register 7/21/23 in the amount of $1,845,691.59. Accept Check Register 7/25/23 in the amount of $11,887.68.
1. Check Register 07212023.pdf
2. Check Register 07252023.pdf
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Hearing Procedure.
The Mayor will open the public hearing and then: Statement and presentation by staff. Statement and presentation by property owner or appellant. Questions from the Town Council. Call for testimony. Rebuttal to previous testimony by property owner or appellant. Close the public hearing, terminating public testimony. The Town Council will deliberate the matter and arrive at a decision.
8.1 Transit CFD No. 2013-3 Annexation No. 8.
1. Transit Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2013-3 Annexation No. 8.pdf
2. 1. Order of Proceedings for Public Hearing.pdf
3. 2. Resolution Annexing Property.pdf
4. 3. Resolution Declaring Results.pdf
5. 4. Annexation Ordinance.pdf
6. 5. Amendment No. 8 to NSTL.pdf
7. 6. CFD 2013-3 Annex. 8 - Boundary Map.pdf
The Mayor opened the public hearing at 4:35 p.m.
Public Works Director Haislip Hayes outlined the information in the staff report.
With no members of the public coming forward to speak, the Mayor closed the public hearing at 4:36 p.m.
Town Clerk Jamie Gray announced that the property owners all voted in favor.
Moved by
Mayor John Wentworth
Seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem Bill Sauser
Approve the resolution authorizing the annexation of territory into a community facilities district, authorizing the levy of a special tax, and submitting the levy of a special tax to qualified electors.
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)
Moved by
Mayor John Wentworth
Seconded by
Councilmember Chris Bubser
Adopt the resolution declaring results of a special landowner election, determining validity of prior proceedings, and directing the recording of the eighth amendment to notice of special tax lien.
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)
Moved by
Mayor John Wentworth
Seconded by
Councilmember Chris Bubser
Waive the reading and introduce by title only the ordinance authorizing the levy of special taxes in a community facilities district, including certain annexation territory.
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)
9. POLICY MATTERS
9.1 Appeal of Notice of Determination for illegal advertisement for rental at 1629 Majestic Pines, Unit 69.
1. 1629 Majestic Pines Drive Unit 69 Staff Report 7.31.23.pdf Administrative Services/Finance Director Rob Patterson outlined the information in the staff report.
Milad Jashnieh spoke in his defense of the appeal.
There was discussion among members of Council, staff, and Mr. Jashnieh.
CONSENSUS:
Continue the TOT Appeal and direct staff to work with the appellant to recover additional evidence and information that the appellant may present.
9.2 Approve Agreement with the Southern California Toyota Dealers Association and the Town of Mammoth Lakes for the Sponsorship of the Zamboni ice-resurfacer machine operating at LA Kings Ice at Mammoth Lakes.
1. Approve Agreement with the SCTDA and the Town for the Sponsorship of the Zamboni.pdf
2. Staff Report.pdf
3. Zamboni Sponsorship Agreement.pdf
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 Bill Sauser
Seconded by
Councilmember Amanda Rice
Approve
Agreement with the Southern California Toyota Dealers Association and the Town of Mammoth Lakes for the Sponsorship of the Zamboni ice-resurfacer machine operating at LA Kings Ice at 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)
9.3 Fourth Quarter Fiscal Year 22-23 Budget Review and Adoption of Resolution Amending Fiscal Year 22-23 Budget.
1. 4th quarter FY22-23.pdf
2. Presentation.pdf
3. Resolution.pdf
4. Attachment A.pdf
5. Attachment B.pdf
Administrative Services/Finance Director Rob Patterson outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
John Urdi, Executive Director of Mammoth Lakes Tourism, spoke about the Obstacle Course Race World Championship that was being held in Town in October.
Sandy Hogan spoke in favor of the Town's conservative budgeting. She asked for the housing funds to be dedicated to the Access Apartments project.
Moved by
Mayor Pro Tem Bill Sauser
Seconded by
Councilmember Chris Bubser
Adopt the proposed resolution amending the Fiscal Year 22-23 budget as recommended in Attachment A and B – Budget Adjustments.
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)
9.4 Determination that emergency work authorized by Resolutions 23-29 and 23-54 continues to be necessary for public welfare and safety.
1. Emergency work authorized by Resolutions 23-29 and 23-54 continues to be necessary for public welfare and safety .pdf
2. R23-29 Emergency Infrastruture Work.pdf
3. R23-54 Emergency Work MMH.pdf
Moved by
Mayor Pro Tem Bill Sauser
Seconded by
Councilmember Amanda Rice
Council determines and finds that
the
emergency work authorized by Resolutions 23-29 and 23-54 continues to be necessary for public welfare and safety.
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)
9.5 Approve Town Participation in the Eastern Sierra Sustainable Recreation Partnership (ESSRP) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and authorize the Town Manager to sign the MOU.
1. Approval of Town participation in the Eastern Sierra Sustainable Recreation Partnership MOU.pdf
2. 025_38 ESSRP MOU DRAFT 4889-3130-8039 .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 Town Participation in the Eastern Sierra Sustainable Recreation Partnership (ESSRP) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and authorize the Town Manager to sign the MOU.
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)
10. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
1. Councilmember Reports.pdf
Informational reports from Councilmember representatives on committees, commissions, and organizations; general reports on Councilmember activities Mayor Pro Tem Sauser attended the Mammoth Lakes Tourism Board meeting.
Councilmember Rice attended the Mono County Collaborative Planning Team (CPT) meeting and the housing workshop.
Mayor Wentworth met with Congressman Kiley in Washington, D.C. He attended the housing workshop.
11. CLOSED SESSION
11.1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: (One case) This item was removed from the agenda.
11.2 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.
At 6:27 p.m. the Mayor announced that the Council would be entering into closed session for the purposes as stated in the agenda.
12. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION TAKEN AFTER CLOSED SESSION
The Council reconvened from closed session at 7:01 p.m. and announced that there was no reportable action taken.
13. ADJOURNMENT
The Town Council will adjourn to a regular meeting to be held on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.
The Council adjourned the meeting at 7:01 p.m.