Town Council - December 20, 2023
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 4:02 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 437 Old Mammoth Road, Suite Z, Mammoth Lakes.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember 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.
Paul McFarland announced his candidacy for District 3 Mono County Supervisor.
Emily thanked Town Council for taking action regarding affordable housing.
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) Administrative Services/Finance Director Rob Patterson gave an update regarding the STR Advisory Committee. There was discussion among members of Council and staff. Mr. Patterson reported that the Town's audit was completed.
Acting Community and Economic Development Director Nolan Bobroff gave an update regarding the Innsbruck Lodge Affordable Housing Project. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
5.1 Receive the monthly Mammoth Main Base Redevelopment Project Update (“Evolving Main”) (Mammoth Mountain Main Lodge Area).
1. Mammoth Main Base Redevelopment Project December Update (Mammoth Mountain Main Lodge Area).pdf Jen Murillo, Lisa Wise Consulting, gave an update regarding the Mammoth Main Base Redevelopment Project. There was discussion among members of Council and Ms. Murillo.
5.2 Did you Know? Air Service
1. Did you Know - Air Service 11-23.pdf
2. Did you Know - Air Service (English).pdf
3. Did you Know - Air Service (Spanish).pdf
5.3 Receive the monthly Parcel Affordable Housing Project Construction Update.
1. Parcel Construction Update - Dec-2023.pdf
2. The Parcel update 2023.12.20.pdf
Engineering Manager Amy Callanan gave a construction update regarding The Parcel Affordable Housing Project. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
5.4 Receive the notification that an application for an Amendment to the Snowcreek Development Agreement has been submitted.
1. Memo to Council of the Snowcreek DA Amendment application.pdf
6. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
6.1 Inyo Mono Broadband Consortium (IMBC) Update on Regional Broadband Activities Presented by Scott Armstrong, Regional Broadband Coordinator.
1. 2023 12 20 Town of Mammoth Lakes Broadband Update.pdf Mr. Armstrong gave a presentation regarding a broadband update.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by
Mayor Pro Tem Chris Bubser
Seconded by
Councilmember Amanda Rice
Approve the Consent Agenda.
For (5)
Mayor Bill Sauser, Councilmember John Wentworth, Councilmember Sarah Rea, Mayor Pro Tem Chris Bubser, and Councilmember Amanda Rice Carried (5 to 0)
7.1 Approve the minutes of the special meeting of November 29, 2023.
1. November 29, 2023 Minutes.pdf
7.2 Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of December 6, 2023.
1. December 6, 2023 Minutes.pdf
7.3 Receive and file the Snowcreek Development Agreement annual review report, finding the Developer in good faith substantial compliance with the terms and conditions of the Development Agreement.
1. Action Sheet - Snowcreek DA 2023 Annual Review Report.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - 2023 Snowcreek Development Agreement Annual Review .pdf
3. Attachment 2 - 2023 Snowcreek Compliance Letter.pdf
7.4 Accept the project closeout report for the 2023 Emergency Facility Repair Project.
1. Project closeout report for 2023 Emergency Facility Repair project.pdf
7.5 Accept the project closeout report for HSIP 203 Crosswalks project.
1. Project closeout report for HSIP 203 Crosswalks project.pdf
7.6 Approve the resolution authorizing the purchase of the property located at 1629 Majestic Pines Drive, Unit 101 in the Bigwood Condominium complex for the Town’s Housing Now! BRIDGE Program.
1. Action Sheet - Bigwood Unit 101 Purchase Authorization.pdf
2. TC Resolution - Bigwood Unit 101.pdf
7.7 Approve the resolution authorizing the purchase of the property located at 449 Sierra Manor Road, Unit 12 in the Forest Meadows Condominium complex for the Town’s Housing Now! BRIDGE Program.
1. Action Sheet - Forest Meadows Unit 12 Purchase Authorization.pdf
2. TC Resolution - Forest Meadows Unit 12.pdf
7.8 Approve the resolution authorizing the purchase of the vacant real property located at 362 Chaparral Road (APN 035-160-016-000).
1. Action Sheet - 362 Chaparral Road Land Purchase Authorization.pdf
2. TC Resolution - 362 Chaparral Rd.pdf
7.9 Approve the resolution authorizing the sale of the property located at 550 Mono Street, Unit I-101 in the Meridian Court Condominium complex as a part of the Town’s Housing Now! BRIDGE Program.
1. Action Sheet - Meridian Court Unit I-101 Sale Authorization.pdf
2. TC Resolution - Meridian Court Unit I-101.pdf
7.10 Approve the request for a Public Convenience or Necessity Letter from the Mammoth Lakes Town Council in support of Yosemite Axe Throwing’s application for a Type-40 On-Sale Beer license from the CA Alcoholic Beverage Control and authorize the Community
1. Action Sheet - Yosemite Axe Throwing ABC License.pdf
2. Applicant Letter.pdf
3. Letter to ABC.pdf
and Economic Development Director to sign the letter documenting this determination.
7.11 Adopt a Resolution Approving the FY 22/23 Development Impact Fee Report and Making Finding that there Remains a Reasonable Relationship for the Fee Program.
1. AB1600 - 22-23.pdf
2. AB 1600 Report on status and retention of Development Impact Fees.pdf
3. Resolution Approving the FY 22-23 Development Impact Fee Report and Making Findings.pdf
7.12 Accept Check Register 12/6/23 in the amount of $371,877.75.
1. Check Register 12062023.pdf
8. POLICY MATTERS
8.1 Waive the reading and introduce by title only the attached ordinance to adopt a single-use plastic water bottle prohibition.
1. Plastic bottle ban.pdf
2. Ordinance.pdf
3. MC 8.15 Foodware, Food Packaging and Plastic Bottles.pdf
4. Mammoth Disposal Nov2023 Report.pdf
5. Tim James Public Comment.pdf
Assistant to the Town Manager Pam Kobylarz outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Tom James, California Grocers Association, asked the Council to not move forward with the ban at this time.
There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
Moved by
Councilmember John Wentworth
Seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem Chris Bubser
Direct staff to develop an outreach and education program for the plastic water bottle prohibition. Waive the reading and introduce by title only the attached ordinance to adopt a single-use plastic water bottle prohibition. amended Jan 1, 2026. Concurrently direct staff to develop a Town-wide water refill station program.
For (4)
Councilmember John Wentworth, Councilmember Sarah Rea, Mayor Pro Tem Chris Bubser, and Councilmember Amanda Rice Against (1)
Mayor Bill Sauser
Carried (4 to 1)
8.2 Waive the reading and introduce by title only the ordinance adding Municipal Code Chapter 10.24 regarding vehicles on Trails, MUPs, & Sidewalks.
1. Waive the readings and introduce by title only the ordinance adding municipal code Chapter 10.24.pdf
2. VehiclesOnTrails_Ordinance_122023.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 John Wentworth
Seconded by
Councilmember Amanda Rice
Waive the reading and introduce by title only the ordinance adding
M
unicipal
C
ode Chapter 10.24 regarding vehicles on Trails, MUPs, & Sidewalks .
For (4)
Mayor Bill Sauser, Councilmember John Wentworth, Mayor Pro Tem Chris Bubser, and Councilmember Amanda Rice Absent (1)
Councilmember Sarah Rea
Carried (4 to 0)
8.3 Approval of Council Strategic Priorities and Key Objectives for 2024.
1. Approval of Town Council Strategic Priorities and Key Objectives for 2024.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 John Wentworth
Seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem Chris Bubser
Adopt the proposed 2024 Town Council Strategic Priorities and Key Objective for 2024, as amended.
For (5)
Mayor Bill Sauser, Councilmember John Wentworth, Councilmember Sarah Rea, Mayor Pro Tem Chris Bubser, and Councilmember Amanda Rice Carried (5 to 0)
9. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
1. Councilmember Reports.pdf
Informational reports from Councilmember representatives on committees, commissions, and organizations; general reports on Councilmember activities Councilmember Wentworth attended the Visit California High Sierra Region Focus Groups on Tourism and the Visitor Experience, the STR Advisory Committee meeting, the Eastern Sierra Council of Governments Board meeting, and the California Jobs First High Road Transition Council meeting, Mayor Pro Tem Bubser attended one of the After Action Report meetings. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
Councilmember Rice attended the STR Advisory Committee meeting, the Eastern Sierra Community Housing Board meeting, and ice skated with her family twice this week at the CRC.
Mayor Sauser attended the Local Transportation Commission meeting.
Town Manager Daniel C. Holler announced that tomorrow at 5:30 p.m. at the Community Recreation Center (CRC) the Skate with Santa event would be held.
10. CLOSED SESSION
At 6:25 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:
Property: 100 College Parkway/ APN 035-010-049
Agency Negotiators: Daniel C. Holler and Rob Patterson
Negotiating Parties: Town of Mammoth Lakes and Mammoth Lakes Foundation representatives Betsy Truax, Luan Mendel, and Gary Myers Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment.
11. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION TAKEN AFTER CLOSED SESSION
The Council reconvened from closed session at 6:53 p.m. and announced that there was no reportable action taken.
12. ADJOURNMENT
The Town Council will adjourn to a regular meeting to be held on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.
The Council adjourned the meeting at 6:53 p.m.