Town Council - September 18, 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
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.
Brianna Goico, Executive Director of the Mammoth Lakes Chamber of Commerce, gave an update regarding current Chamber activities.
Josh Taylor, Western States Regional Council of Carpenters, outlined his labor concerns regarding the Mammoth Main Lodge Project.
Mayor Pro Tem Bubser asked staff to address the ad in the paper implying the Town's TOT measure would be used for the Civic Center Project. Town Manager Rob Patterson responded.
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. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
5.1 Approve the proclamation declaring September 17-23, 2024 as Constitution Week.
1. Constitution Week.pdf
Mayor Sauser read the proposed proclamation.
Moved by
Councilmember John Wentworth
Seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem Chris Bubser
Approve the proclamation declaring September 17-23, 2024 as Constitution Week.
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)
6. INTRODUCTIONS
6.1 Introduce new Airport Maintenance Coordinator Graham Aitkenhead.
Operations Manager Soibian Spring introduced Mr. Aitkenhead to the Council and the community.
7. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
7.1 Housing Now! Program Update – September 2024.
1. Housing Now! Update 9-18-2024.pdf
2. Parcel Ph 3 Conceptual Plans.pdf
Community and Economic Development Director Nolan Bobroff outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
Councilmember Rea arrived at 4:26 p.m.
8. REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS AND/OR DEPARTMENTS (AS NEEDED) Deputy Airport Manager Sierra Waugh gave an update regarding current activities at the Airport. Ms. Waugh introduced part-time Airport Administrative Analyst Ashley Pearce to the Council and the community.
Parks and Recreation Director Stuart Brown gave an update regarding upcoming special events and outlined agenda items at the upcoming Parks and Recreation Commission meeting. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
9. CONSENT AGENDA
Town Manager Rob Patterson requested that Agenda Item 9.2 be removed from the consent agenda for separate discussion.
Moved by
Councilmember Amanda Rice
Seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem Chris Bubser
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)
9.1 Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of September 4, 2024.
1. September 4, 2024 Minutes.pdf
9.2 Adopt the resolution authorizing the temporary closure of Canyon Blvd. for the Rebelle Rally Technical Vehicle Inspection on October 9, 2024.
1. Resolution authorizing the temporary closure of Canyon Blvd. for the Rebelle Rally Technical Vehicle Inspection.pdf
2. Maps.pdf
3. Resolution.pdf
This item was removed from the consent agenda for separate discussion.
Emily Miller, founder of the Rebelle Rally, outlined the event. There was discussion among members of Council and Ms. Miller.
Moved by
Councilmember John Wentworth
Seconded by
Councilmember Amanda Rice
Adopt the resolution authorizing the temporary closure of Canyon Blvd. for the Rebelle Rally Technical Vehicle Inspection on October 9, 2024.
For (5)
Mayor Bill Sauser, Councilmember John Wentworth, Councilmember Sarah Rea, Mayor Pro Tem Chris Bubser, and Councilmember Amanda Rice Carried (5 to 0)
9.3 Authorize the Contract for the Design of Airport Taxilane Rehabilitation to Wood Rodgers.
1. Authorize the Contract for Airport Taxilane Design to Wood Rodgers.pdf
2. Exhibit A.pdf
9.4 Authorize Chaparral Road Extension Subcontractor Addition.
1. Chaparral Road Extension Project Subcontractor Addition.pdf
9.5 Cancel the regularly scheduled Town Council meeting of October 16, 2024.
1. Agenda Action Sheet cancel meeting.pdf
9.6 Accept the Project Closeout Report for the Main Street Landscaping Project.
1. Main Street Landscaping Project Closeout Report.pdf
9.7 Accept Check Register 9/5/24 in the amount of $775,504.92. Accept Check Register 9/12/24 in the amount of $3,885,799.01.
1. Check Register 09052024.pdf
2. Check Register 09122024.pdf
10. POLICY MATTERS
10.1 Update and Discussion on the timeline for the Snowcreek Development Agreement Amendment.
1. Snowcreek DA Timeline Update Sep-2024.pdf
2. SDA Summary.pdf
Community and Economic Development Director Nolan Bobroff outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
10.2 Yosemite National Park Visitor Access Management Draft Plan and Environmental Assessment Public Comment.
1. Yosemite National Park Visitor Access Management Draft Plan and Environmental Assessment Public Comment.pdf
2. YOSE Draft Alternatives 2024.pdf
Town Manager Rob Patterson and Office of Outdoor Recreation Manager Lawson Reif outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
The Town Council had consensus that they preferred Alternative D: Yosemite Valley Access Reservations: Timed Entry.
11. 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 attended the Chamber of Commerce's Power Lunch regarding the upcoming election.
Councilmember Wentworth attended the Great Basin Unified Air Pollution Control District Board meeting, the Nevada County Sustainability Summit in Truckee, the Yosemite Visitor Access Public House, and the Chamber Power Lunch.
Mayor Sauser attended the Chamber Power Lunch and worked on the Mammoth Lakes Tourism (MLT) wildlife video.
12. ADJOURNMENT
The Town Council will adjourn to a regular meeting to be held on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.
The Council adjourned the meeting at 5:23 p.m.