Town Council - October 04, 2023
1. RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY
1.1 At 3:00 p.m. the Town Council will conduct a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Town's community tennis courts located at 1000 Forest Trail and new pickleball courts located at 416 Sierra Park Road.
Members of the Town Council participated in two ribbon cutting ceremonies.
2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 4:09 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 437 Old Mammoth Road, Suite Z, Mammoth Lakes.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Sergeant Heilman led the flag salute.
4. 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.
Ken Brengle, Executive Director of the Mammoth Lakes Chamber of Commerce, announced that on October 24 at Mammoth High School there would be a Career Expo for students from Mammoth, Coleville, and Lee Vining High Schools.
5. 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.
6. REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS AND/OR DEPARTMENTS (AS NEEDED) Office of Outdoor Recreation Manager Lawson Reif gave an update regarding current outdoor recreation activities.
Acting Community and Economic Development Director Nolan Bobroff gave an update regarding current community and economic development activities.
Town Manager Daniel C. Holler reported that the Town had applied for grants for a biomass facility and that the Town had executed a contract for economic analysis of short term rentals.
6.1 October 2023 Public Works Engineering CIP Update.
1. Public Works CIP Update.pdf
2. Capital Project Update for October.pdf
There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
6.2 Did you Know? Dogs (August 2023).
1. Did you Know - Dogs.pdf
2. Did you Know - Dogs (English).pdf
3. Did you Know - Dogs (Spanish).pdf
6.3 Did you Know? Recreation Investments (September 2023).
1. Did you Know - Recreation.pdf
2. Did you Know - Recreation Investments (English).pdf
3. Did you Know - Recreation Investments (Spanish).pdf
There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
6.4 Planning update on potential federal shutdown.
1. Planning Update on Potential Federal Shut Down.pdf
Town Manager Daniel C. Holler gave an update regarding partnership opportunities in the event of a federal government shutdown. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
7. INTRODUCTIONS
7.1 Introduce new Police Department K9 Jax.
Interim Chief of Police Dan Casabian and K9 Officer Matt West introduced Mammoth Lakes Police Department K9 Jax. Town Clerk Jamie Gray administered the oath of office to Jax.
8. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
8.1 Recognition of Town Manager Daniel C. Holler for ten years of service.
Mayor Wentworth, Mayor Pro Tem Sauser, and Town Attorney Andrew Morris thanked Mr. Holler for his years of service.
9. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
9.1 October Community Recreation Center (CRC) Update.
1. October Community Recreation Center (CRC) Update .pdf Public Works Director Haislip Hayes and Parks and Recreation Director Stuart Brown gave an update regarding the Community Recreation Center (CRC). There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
10. CONSENT AGENDA
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 Chris Bubser, and Councilmember Amanda Rice Absent (1)
Councilmember Sarah Rea
Carried (4 to 0)
10.1 Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of September 6, 2023.
1. September 6, 2023 Minutes.pdf
10.2 Accept the Project Closeout Report for the Ballfields Rehabilitation Project.
1. Project Closeout Report for the Ballfields Rehabilitation Project.pdf
10.3 Approve the resolution authorizing the Town’s participation in the CSCDA Commercial Open Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Program to provide commercial property owners access to financing for renewable energy and building efficiency upgrades.
1. CSCDA Open PACE Program.pdf
2. TC Resolution - CSCDA Open PACE.pdf
10.4 Accept Check Register 8/30/23 in the amount of $530,400.24. Accept Check Register 9/7/23 in the amount of $793,992.39. Accept Check Register 9/14/23 in the amount of $3,433,620.93. Accept Check Register 9/19/23 in the amount of $44,574.68.
1. Check Register 08302023.pdf
2. Check Register 09072023.pdf
3. Check Register 09142023.pdf
4. Check Register 09192023.pdf
5. Check Register 09272023.pdf
Accept Check Register 9/27/23 in the amount of $1,689,112.75.
11. POLICY MATTERS
11.1 Waive the reading and introduce by title only the ordinance amending Municipal Code Chapter 10.12 Parking.
1. Introduce Ordinance Amending Municipal Code Chapter 10.12 Parking.pdf
2. Ordinance Amending MCC 10.12.pdf
Deputy Airport Manager Sierra Shultz and Town Attorney Andrew Morris 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 amending Municipal Code Chapter 10.12 Parking, as amended to change references to "his" to "his/hers." 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)
11.2 Inyo National Forest OSV Subpart-C Engagement & Public Comment.
1. Inyo National Forest OSV Subpart C Engagement and Public Comment.pdf
2. Scoping Transmittal Letter OSV Designation Project 09.06.2023.pdf
3. Scoping Package OSV Designation Inyo NF 2023.09.04.pdf
4. Mammoth Insert.pdf
5. Map 1 Proposed Action.pdf
6. TownCoucil_OSV_Power Point 10042023.pdf
Office of Outdoor Recreation Manager Lawson Reif gave a presentation regarding OSV Subpart C. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
David Page, Executive Director of Winter Wildlands Alliance, spoke about the process and timeline, and gave his comments regarding the proposed action.
CONSENSUS:
The Town Council agreed to an overall comment: regarding safety and quality experiences for all users.
The Town Council supported the Trailhead at New Shady Rest dump station paring area, the High Elevation Staging Area (Cinder Shed), the Scenic Loop Staging Area. and the Sherwin's Working Group Recommendation.
The Town Council supported delineating uses on the way to Minaret Vista.
The Town Council agreed that the Snow Depth Requirement seemed reasonable.
The Town Council supported Compliance with OSV in the Casa Diablo IV Geothermal Development Project.
The Town Council agreed to an overall comment that more regular review was needed as conditions could change dramatically.
11.3 Council finds and determine that Emergency Work Authorized by Resolutions 23-29 and 23-54 continues to be necessary for public welfare and safety.
1. Determine Emergency Work Authorized by Resolutions 23-29 and 23-54 continue to be necessary for public welfare and safety.pdf
2. R23-29 Emergency Infrastruture Work.pdf
3. R23-54 Emergency Work MMH.pdf
Town Manager Daniel C. Holler gave an update regarding the emergency work.
Moved by
Mayor Pro Tem Bill Sauser
Seconded by
Councilmember Chris Bubser
Council finds and determine that 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)
11.4 Review of Town Manager Recruitment Information and Schedule.
1. Review of Town Manager Recruitment Information and Schedule.pdf
2. TOML Draft Brochure for TM Recruitment.pdf
3. Town of Mammoth Lakes Presentation 10-4-2023 (002).pdf The Mayor called a recess at 6:04 p.m. and the Council reconvened at 6:11 p.m.
Town Manager Daniel C. Holler introduced Roberta Greathouse, Peckham & McKenney Executive Recruiter. Ms. Greathouse outlined the language in the proposed brochure. There was discussion among members of Council, staff, and Ms. Greathouse.
12. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
1. Councilmember Reports.pdf
Informational reports from Councilmember representatives on committees, commissions, and organizations; general reports on Councilmember activities Councilmember Rice attended the Mammoth Lakes Housing Board meeting.
Councilmember Bubser attended the two Forest Service meetings regarding OHV Subpart C.
Mayor Pro Tem Sauser attended the League of California Cities annual conference and the Mammoth Lakes Tourism Board meeting.
Mayor Wentworth attended the Great Basin Unified Air Pollution Control District meeting, Town to Trails meetings, the Whitebark Financial Advisory Team meeting, the Mammoth Lakes Fire Protection District Board meeting, and the League of California Cities annual conference.
Town Manager Daniel C. Holler announced the Chamber of Commerce's Business Excellence Awards Gala would be held on November 1.
13. ADJOURNMENT
The Town Council will adjourn to a special meeting to be held jointly with the Mono County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.
The Council adjourned the meeting at 6:43 p.m.