Town Council - February 21, 2024
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 4:04 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 437 Old Mammoth Road, Suite Z, Mammoth Lakes.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Town Manager Daniel C. Holler 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.
There were no comments given at this time.
4. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
Opportunity to add urgency items pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2(b)2, if necessary.
Town Manager Daniel C. Holler announced that Agenda Item 5.1 would be continued to March 6th and Agenda Item 7.1 would be moved to later in the meeting.
5. INTRODUCTIONS
5.1 Introduce and swear in new Mammoth Lakes Police Department Sergeant Wes Hoskin.
This item was continued to March 6, 2024.
6. REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS AND/OR DEPARTMENTS (AS NEEDED) Parks and Recreation Director Stuart Brown gave an update regarding current parks and recreation activities.
Deputy Airport Manager Sierra Shultz gave an update regarding current Airport activities.
6.1 Receive Mammoth Main Base Redevelopment Project (“Evolving Main”) Update (Mammoth Mountain Main Lodge Area).
1. Main Lodge Redevelopment Update - Feb 2024.pdf
2. MainBase_02-21-24_TC_Update.pdf
3. Information Sheet_Draft_02-13-24.pdf
Jen Murillo, Lisa Wise Consulting, gave an update regarding the Mammoth Main Base Redevelopment Project. There was discussion among members of the Council and staff.
6.2 Receive the monthly Parcel Affordable Housing Project Construction Update.
1. Parcel Construction Update - Feb 2024.pdf
2. Parcel Monthly Construction Update - Feb-2024.pdf
Town Attorney Andrew Morris noted that if the Council was going to provide direction then Mayor Sauser would need to be recused. but if the Council was just receiving an update then Mayor Sauser could stay present for this agenda item.
Community and Economic Development Director Nolan Bobroff and Engineering Manager Amy Callanan outlined the information in the staff report.
Shellan Rodriguez, SMR Development representing the Pacific Companies, and Jennie Reed, Buckingham Property Management, gave an update regarding The Parcel. There was discussion among members of Council, Ms. Reed, and Ms. Rodriguez.
6.3 Update on Certified Properties Municipal Code updates to Section 3 and 5.
1. Update 3 and 5.pdf
Administrative Services/Finance Director Rob Patterson outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
7. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
7.1 Recognition of retiring Town Manager Daniel C. Holler.
This item was taken out of order.
The Mayor called a recess at 5:38 p.m. and the Council reconvened at 5:51 p.m.
Members of the Council and Administrative Services/Finance Director Rob Patterson thanked Mr. Holler for his years of service.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Lynda Salcido thanked Mr. Holler for his service.
Cleland Hoff thanked Mr. Holler for his service.
8. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
8.1 Review and provide comments on the proposed Amendment to the 2010 Snowcreek Development Agreement.
1. Action Sheet - Snowcreek DA Workshop.pdf
2. 2010 Snowcreek DA Summary.pdf
3. Public Comments.pdf
4. Presentation - SDA Workshop 2024.02.21.pdf
Community and Economic Development Director Nolan Bobroff outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
Chuck Lande, applicant, offered to answer questions. There was discussion among members of Council and Mr. Lande.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Mary Smith, Snowcreek VI, asked questions regarding the operation of the golf course and the terms of the development agreement if the owner changed. Mr. Bobroff and Town Attorney Andrew Morris responded.
The husband of Ms. Smith agreed with the Mayor's comments about "trying to get it right." He outlined his concerns about the operation of the golf course.
Tom Daniels asked about the process going forward. Mr. Bobroff responded.
9. CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by
Councilmember John Wentworth
Seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem Chris Bubser
Approve the Consent Agenda.
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)
9.1 Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of February 7, 2024.
1. February 7, 2024 Minutes.pdf
9.2 Approve the minutes of the special meeting of February 15, 2024.
1. February 15, 2024 Minutes.pdf
9.3 Approve the Solid Waste Parcel Fee Agreement with Mono County for Fiscal Years 2024-2025 through 2028-2029 to allow the levy and collection by Mono County of Solid Waste Parcel Fees in the Town of Mammoth Lakes, subject to review and approval by
1. Solid Waste Parcel Fee Agreement.pdf
2. Parcel Fee Agreement FY24-25 - FY28-29 TOML Proposal.pdf Mono County.
9.4 Approve the 2024 Youth Sports Funding allocations as recommended by the Parks and Recreation Commission.
1. 2024 PRD Youth Sports Funding Recommendations.pdf
2. Staff Report.pdf
9.5 Accept Check Register 2/7/24 in the amount of $457,030.52. Accept Check Register 2/14/24 in the amount of $1,417,017,08. Accept Check Register 2/15/24 in the amount of $100,900.00.
1. Check Register 02072024.pdf
2. Check Register 02142024.pdf
3. Check Register 02152024.pdf
10. 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.
10.1 Hold a public hearing under the Tax and Equity Fiscal Responsibility Act (“TEFRA”) in connection with the proposed issuance of revenue bonds by the California Municipal Finance Authority (the “CMFA”) for The Sawyer Apartment Affordable Housing Project.
1. Action Sheet - TEFRA Hearing on The Sawyer (Feb-2024).pdf
2. Staff Report - The Sawyer TEFRA Hearing.pdf
3. Attachment 1 - TEFRA Resolution - The Sawyer.pdf
Due to his ownership of property within 500 feet of The Parcel. Mayor Sauser recused himself and left the meeting at 6:10 p.m. Due to her rental of property within 700 feet of The Parcel, Councilmember Rea recused herself and left the meeting at 6:10 p .m.
The Mayor Pro Tem opened the public heating at 6:11 p.m.
Community and Economic Development Director Nolan Bobroff outlined the information in the staff report. .
With no members of the public coming forward to speak, the Mayor Pro Tem closed the public hearing at 6:15 p.m.
Moved by
Councilmember Amanda Rice
Seconded by
Councilmember John Wentworth
Adopt the resolution approving the issuance of the Bonds by the CMFA for the benefit of Mammoth Lakes Pacific Associates, a California Limited Partnership (the “Borrower”) ,
a partnership of which Pacific West Communities, Inc. (the “Developer”) or a related person to the Developer is the general partner, to provide for the financing of The Sawyer Apartment Affordable Housing
Project.
For (3)
Councilmember John Wentworth, Mayor Pro Tem Chris Bubser, and Councilmember Amanda Rice Absent (2)
Mayor Bill Sauser, and Councilmember Sarah Rea
Carried (3 to 0)
10.2 Hold a public hearing under the Tax and Equity Fiscal Responsibility Act (“TEFRA”) in connection with the proposed issuance of revenue bonds by the California Municipal Finance Authority (the “CMFA”) for The Parcel Phase 2.2 Apartment Affordable Housing
1. Action Sheet - TEFRA Hearing on the Parcel Ph 2.2 (Feb-2024).pdf
2. Staff Report - The Parcel Ph 2.2 TEFRA Hearing.pdf
3. Attachment 1 - TEFRA Resolution - The Parcel Ph. 2.2.pdf Project.
The Mayor Pro Tem opened the public heating at 6:16 p.m.
Community and Economic Development Director Nolan Bobroff outlined the information in the staff report. .
With no members of the public coming forward to speak, the Mayor Pro Tem closed the public hearing at 6:17 p.m.
Moved by
Councilmember Amanda Rice
Seconded by
Councilmember John Wentworth
Adopt the resolution approving the issuance of the Bonds by the CMFA
for the benefit of Mammoth Lakes Pacific Associates, a California Limited Partnership (the “Borrower”), a partnership of which Pacific West Communities, Inc. (the “Developer”) or a related person to the Developer is the general partner, to provide for the financing of The Parcel Phase 2.2 Apartment Affordable Housing Project.
For (3)
Councilmember John Wentworth, Mayor Pro Tem Chris Bubser, and Councilmember Amanda Rice Absent (2)
Mayor Bill Sauser, and Councilmember Sarah Rea
Carried (3 to 0)
11. POLICY MATTERS
11.1 Proposed Funding Support for Mammoth Lakes Mosquito Abatement District.
1. Proposed Funding for Mammoth Lakes Mosquito Abatement District.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - District Boundary.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Tax Areas.pdf
4. Sample Weekly Reports for Mosquito Abatment Work.pdf Mayor Sauser and Councilmember Rea re-joined the meeting at 6:19 p.m.
Town Manager Daniel C. Holler outlined the information in the staff report.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Lorinda Beatty, Secretary of the Board, thanked the Council for their consideration. .
Moved by
Councilmember John Wentworth
Seconded by
Councilmember Amanda Rice
Direct staff to prepare a formal funding agreement with the
Mammoth Lakes Mosquito Abatement District
(District)
..
For (5)
Mayor Bill Sauser, Councilmember John Wentworth, Councilmember Sarah Rea, Mayor Pro Tem Chris Bubser, and Councilmember Amanda Rice Carried (5 to 0)
11.2 Approval of Town of Mammoth Lakes and Mono County Whitmore Recreation Area Joint Operations and Maintenance Agreement.
1. Whitmore Park Complex Agreement Between Town of Mammoth Lakes and Mono County.pdf
2. TOML and Mono County Whitmore Agreement 021224dh.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
Approv
e
Town of Mammoth Lakes and Mono County Whitmore Recreation Area Joint Operations and Maintenance Agreement (“Agreement”)
, subject to final legal review and approval by Mono County .
For (5)
Mayor Bill Sauser, Councilmember John Wentworth, Councilmember Sarah Rea, Mayor Pro Tem Chris Bubser, and Councilmember Amanda Rice Carried (5 to 0)
11.3 Adoption of a Resolution approving the form and authorizing execution of certain lease financing documents in connection with the offering and sale of certificates of participation relating thereto to finance the cost of construction and equipping a new
1. Town Resolution approving form and authorizing execution of lease financing documents funding capital improvement projects.pdf
2. ML Capital Funding Discussion Feb 2024 FINAL.pdf
3. Town Resolution Approving Actions and Form Documents for Capital Improvements Financing.pdf
4. Tenative Issuance Schedule.pdf
5. Sources and Uses and Debt Service Schedule COPs 2024.pdf
6. POS.pdf
7. CPA.pdf
8. SFLease.pdf
9. LeaseAgt.pdf
10. TrustAgt.pdf
11. CDC.pdf
town facility and the cost of acquiring certain land and improvements and authorizing and directing certain actions with respect thereto.
Town Manager Daniel C. Holler outlined the information in the staff report.
Marty Johnson, JNA Consulting Group, gave a presentation regarding capital funding.
Dennis McGuire, Piper Sandler & Co., introduced himself to the Council.
There was discussion among members of Council
Moved by
Mayor Pro Tem Chris Bubser
Seconded by
Councilmember John Wentworth
Adopt the Resolution
approving
the form and authorizing execution of certain lease financing documents in connection with the offering and sale of certificates of participation relating thereto to finance the cost of construction and equipping a new town facility and the cost of acquiring certain land and improvements and authorizing and directing certain actions with respect thereto.
For (5)
Mayor Bill Sauser, Councilmember John Wentworth, Councilmember Sarah Rea, Mayor Pro Tem Chris Bubser, and Councilmember Amanda Rice Carried (5 to 0)
12. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
1. Councilmember Reports.pdf
Informational reports from Councilmember representatives on committees, commissions, and organizations; general reports on Councilmember activities There were no reports given at this time.
13. ADJOURNMENT
The Town Council will adjourn to a regular meeting to be held on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.
The Council adjourned the meeting at 7:06 p.m.
14. MAMMOTH LAKES MUNICIPAL SERVICE CORPORATION
1. Agenda.pdf
2. MLMSC Resolution approving form and authorizing execution of lease financing documents funding capital improvement projects.pdf
3. Municipal Corporation Resoluiton COP Financing 2024.pdf
4. AssignmentAgt.pdf
5. SFLease(1).pdf
6. LeaseAgt(1).pdf
7. TrustAgt(1).pdf
8. 240103 Minutes.pdf
A meeting of the Mammoth Lakes Municipal Service Corporation will commence after the regular Town Council meeting of February 21, 2024.