Town Council - August 21, 2024
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
Town Manager Rob Patterson 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.
Phillip Bettencourt spoke about Snowcreek Golf Course as it related to the Snowcreek Development Agreement.
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) Town Clerk Jamie Gray gave an update regarding the upcoming election.
Town Manager Rob Patterson gave an update regarding the Lease to Locals program. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
5.1 Receive Mammoth Main Base Redevelopment Project (“Evolving Main”) Update (Mammoth Mountain Main Lodge Area).
1. Mammoth Lodge Redevelopment Update - August 2024.pdf Town Manager Rob Patterson reported that the Main Lodge and The Parcel updates would be moved to a quarterly schedule.
Councilmember Wentworth requested an update regarding the Town's HousingNow! program at every meeting.
5.2 Parcel Affordable Housing Project Construction Update – August 2024.
1. Parcel Construction Update - August 2024.pdf
Town Manager Rob Patterson gave an update regarding The Parcel. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Jorge Torres asked questions about the Main Lodge project.
Donna Mercer asked questions about The Parcel.
6. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
6.1 Recognition of the 40th Anniversary of the Town of Mammoth Lakes.
1. Proclamation_2024_Town's 40th Anniversary.pdf
Parks and Recreation Director Stuart Brown outlined the activities for the Town's 40th Anniversary Celebration to be held on Saturday at Mammoth Creek Park from 12-4 p.m. Mayor Sauser read the proclamation.
Moved by
Mayor Pro Tem Chris Bubser
Seconded by
Councilmember Amanda Rice
Approve the proclamation recognizing the Town's 40th anniversary.
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. 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 August 7, 2024.
1. August 7, 2024 Special Meeting Minutes.pdf
7.2 Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of August 7, 2024.
1. August 7, 2024 Minutes.pdf
7.3 Cancel the January 1, 2025 regularly scheduled Town Council Meeting.
1. Cancel Jan 1, 2025 meeting.pdf
7.4 Waive the reading and adopt by title only the ordinance amending Section 2.04.050 of the Town of Mammoth Lakes Municipal Code related to Town Council Compensation.
1. 2nd reading for Council compensation.pdf
2. Town Council Salaries Ordinance.pdf
7.5 Award the contract for the Mammoth Yosemite Airport General Aviation and Terminal Parking Lot Reconstruction Project to Meyers Earthwork, Inc. in the amount of $1,703,490.00.
1. Award the Airport Parking Lot Reconstruction Project.pdf
2. Map_Reconstruct GA and Terminal Parking Lot.pdf
7.6 Authorize the Contract for Construction Management During the Airport Parking Lot Reconstruction Project to Brandley Engineering Inc. in an amount not to exceed $231,000.
1. Authorize Contract for Airport Parking Lot Construction Management to Brandley Engineering.pdf
7.7 Authorize the Town Manager to execute a task order with Triad/Holmes Associates for testing and inspection services at the Town Civic Center construction project as part of the existing On-Call Services Agreement, in the amount of $191,313.
1. Task Order for Civic Center Testing and Inspection.pdf
2. Triad Task Order 2024-1 - Civic Center Testing_Inspection Services.pdf
7.8 Accept Check Register 8/1/24 in the amount of $1,379,510.69. Accept Check Register 8/8/24 in the amount of $2,314,584.42. Accept Check Register 8/15/24 in the amount of $2,314,584.42.
1. Check Register 08012024.pdf
2. Check Register 08082024.pdf
3. Check Register 08152024.pdf
8. POLICY MATTERS
8.1 Appeal of Enforcement Charges and Administrative Citations for TOT Enforcement at 246 Canyon Blvd, Mammoth Lakes, California 93546.
1. TOT Appeal - 246.pdf
2. Booking confirmation - Town Sting.pdf
3. Citation Appeal Hearing Results.pdf
4. Notice of Determination - Post Citation Hearing.pdf
Town Manager Rob Paterson outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
Eileen Rains, appellant, outlined her reasons for wanting a reduction of the amount due in the findings. There was discussion between Mr. Patterson and Ms. Rains.
Moved by
Mayor Bill Sauser
Seconded by
Councilmember John Wentworth
Direct staff to allow Ms. Rains 15 days to produce evidence that shows she contacted the Town before April 26, 2023. If the evidence is provided within that time frame then the amount owed would be reduced to $1,364.88 In the absence of any documented contact with the Town before April 26, 2023, the full amount for TOT, tax fraud, penalties, interest, and enforcement charges of $3,614.88 would be due and payable.
For (5)
Mayor Bill Sauser, Councilmember John Wentworth, Councilmember Sarah Rea, Mayor Pro Tem Chris Bubser, and Councilmember Amanda Rice Carried (5 to 0)
8.2 Consider Ordinance adopting and enacting a new Municipal Code for the Town of Mammoth Lakes.
1. Adopt whole Code.pdf
2. Ordinance for Code adoption 081224.pdf
Town Clerk Jamie Gray outlined the information in the staff report.
Moved by
Councilmember John Wentworth
Seconded by
Councilmember Amanda Rice
Waive the reading and introduce by title only the ordinance adopting and enacting a new
Municipal C
ode for the Town of Mammoth Lakes; providing for the repeal of certain ordinances not included therein; providing for the manner of amending such code; and providing when such code and this ordinance shall become effective.
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.
Mayor Pro Tem Bubser reported the names of the five people who signed the Argument in Favor of Measure L.
Mayor Sauser attended the Mammoth Trails Committee meeting, the golf tournament cancer fundraiser, the Local Transportation Commission, the Town employee appreciation barbeque, and the round table discussion of ESCLS.
10. ADJOURNMENT
The Town Council will adjourn to a regular meeting to be held on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.
The Council adjourned the meeting at 5:32 p.m.