Town Council Special Meeting - November 29, 2023
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 3:09 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 437 Old Mammoth Road, Suite Z, Mammoth Lakes.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Ken Brengle led the flag salute.
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments given at this time.
4. WORKSHOP
4.1 Mammoth Main Base Redevelopment Project (Evolving Main) Discussion (Mammoth Mountain Main Lodge Area) (GPA 22-001, DZA 22-001).
1. Mammoth Main Base Redevelopment Project Considerations Discussion (Mammoth Mountain Main Lodge Area) .pdf
2. Attachment 1_Mammoth Main Base Redevelopment Project Summary.pdf
3. Attachment 2_Project Considerations_.pdf
4. Attachment 3_Draft Outreach Plan.pdf
Planning and Economic Development Commissioners Greg Eckert and Paul Chang were in attendance.
Senior Planner Kim Cooke introduced Jen Murillo, Lisa Wise Consulting. Ms. Murillo gave a presentation outlining the proposed project.
Councilmember Rea joined the meeting at 3:14 p.m.
Ron Cohen, Mammoth Mountain Ski Area, read General Plan excerpts regarding the Main Lodge and said that they had used General Plan concepts in their proposal.
Tyler Lee, Mountain Resort Specialist for Mammoth Ranger District, said that he was happy to answer questions.
There was discussion among members of the Commission, members of Council, Mr. Cohen, and staff.
CONSENSUS:
Direct staff to move forward with the request for the Caltrans study regarding relinquishment of Highway 203.
The Mayor called a recess at 4:19 p.m. and the Council reconvened at 4:34 p.m.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
5.1 Public Hearing on the adoption of an interim urgency ordinance extending the moratorium on the issuance of new transient occupancy registration certificate
1. Adoption of Urgency Ordinance extending the moratorium on the issuance of new transient occupancy registration certificates.pdf
2. Ordinance Extending the STR moratorium 1127.pdf
3. Public Comments 1.pdf
4. Public Comments 2.pdf
5. Public Comments 3.pdf
6. Public Comments 4.pdf
The Mayor opened the public hearing at 4:34 p.m.
Town Manager Daniel C. Holler outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Cynthia Fleming spoke in opposition to the extension of the moratorium.
Jason Herbst spoke in opposition to the extension of the moratorium.
Jan Henry spoke in opposition to the extension of the moratorium.
Matthew Lehman spoke in opposition to the extension of the moratorium.
Jerry Immel spoke in opposition to the extension of the moratorium.
Dan Sherby spoke in opposition to the extension of the moratorium.
Dave Chesavage spoke in opposition to the extension of the moratorium.
Andrew Bunenko spoke in opposition to the extension of the moratorium.
Sandy Hogan spoke in support of the extension of the moratorium.
John Morris, Chair of the STR Advisory Committee, spoke in opposition to the extension of the moratorium.
Christina spoke in opposition to the extension of the moratorium.
Sarah Nuttall, member of the Eastern Sierra Community Housing Board, spoke in opposition to the extension of the moratorium.
Teri Stehlik spoke in opposition to the extension of the moratorium.
E B spoke in opposition to the extension of the moratorium.
Diane Stilwell spoke in opposition to the extension of the moratorium.
Robert Knott spoke in opposition to the extension of the moratorium.
Mark C. spoke in opposition to the extension of the moratorium.
John B. spoke in opposition to the extension of the moratorium.
Tracy Kyger spoke in opposition to the extension of the moratorium.
The Mayor closed the public hearing at 6:07 p.m.
There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
The Mayor called a recess at 6:39 p.m. and the Council reconvened at 6:48 p.m.
Moved by
Councilmember Amanda Rice
Seconded by
Mayor John Wentworth
Adopt the interim urgency ordinance of the Town of Mammoth Lakes extending a moratorium on the issuance of transient occupancy registration certificates pursuant to Government Code Section 65858 .
(Requires a 4/5ths vote to app
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ve
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For (4)
Mayor John Wentworth, Councilmember Sarah Rea, Councilmember Chris Bubser, and Councilmember Amanda Rice Against (1)
Mayor Pro Tem Bill Sauser
Carried (4 to 1)
6. POLICY MATTERS
6.1 Appointment of member to the STR (Short Term Rental) Advisory Committee.
1. Appointment of member to the STR (Short Term Rental) Advisory Committee.pdf
2. Sandy Hogan Public Comment.pdf
Town Manager Daniel C. Holler outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
Moved by
Councilmember Amanda Rice
Seconded by
Councilmember Sarah Rea
Appoint Isaura Ocampo to the STR Advisory Committee
.
For (5)
Mayor Pro Tem Bill Sauser, Mayor John Wentworth, Councilmember Sarah Rea, Councilmember Chris Bubser, and Councilmember Amanda Rice Carried (5 to 0)
7. CLOSED SESSION
At 6:53 p.m. the Mayor announced that the Council would be entering into closed session for the purposes as stated in the agenda.
7.1 Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, the Town Council will hold a conference with its representatives in regard to property negotiations pertaining to:
7.2 Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, the Town Council will hold a conference with its representatives in regard to property negotiations pertaining to:
7.3 Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, the Town Council will hold a conference with its representatives in regard to property negotiations pertaining to:
7.4 Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, the Town Council will hold a conference with its representatives in regard to property negotiations pertaining to:
8. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION TAKEN AFTER CLOSED SESSION
The Council reconvened from closed session at 7:29 p.m. and announced that there was no reportable action taken.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The Council adjourned the meeting at 7:29 p.m.