Town Council - November 06, 2024
1. RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY
At 3:00 p.m. the Town Council will participate in a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Dog Park located at 190 College Parkway in Mammoth Lakes.
The Town Council participated in the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new dog park.
2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The call to order will start at 4:00 p.m.
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 4:02 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 437 Old Mammoth Road, Suite Z, Mammoth Lakes.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
John Urdi led the flag salute.
4. 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.
Betsy Truax, VP of Community Engagement for Mammoth Lakes Tourism (MLT), gave an update regarding the special events funding application period.
Richard Lawson, Patriot Long Haul Towing, said that wanted to lease a portion of the Town's storage lot to have an impound/storage lot.
5. 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.
6. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
6.1 Recognition of Maintenance Superintendent Warren Boling for twenty years of service.
Parks and Recreation Director Stuart Brown thanked Mr. Boling for his years of service. Mayor Sauser presented Mr. Boling with a certificate of appreciation.
6.2 Recognition of Equipment Mechanic Lead Worker Luis Cepeda for twenty years of service.
Fleet Superintendent Lon Adams thanked Mr. Cepeda for his years of service. Mayor Sauser presented Mr. Cepeda with a certificate of appreciation.
7. INTRODUCTIONS
7.1 Introduce Riley Griesenbeck as the recently promoted Facilities and Asset Manager.
Public Works Director Haislip Hayes introduced Mr. Griesenbeck to the Council and the community.
7.2 Introduce Shaun Troy as the recently promoted Finance Analyst & Technology Coordinator.
Town Manager Rob Patterson introduced Mr. Troy to the Council and the community.
7.3 Introduce new Sustainability Coordinator Anthony Ottati.
Assistant to the Town Manager Pam Kobylarz introduced Mr. Ottati to the Council and the community.
8. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
8.1 Mammoth Lakes Chamber of Commerce Program Overview presented by Brianna Goico, President & CEO of the Mammoth Lakes Chamber of Commerce.
1. Organization Overview - Town Council.pdf
Brianna Goico, Mammoth Lakes Chamber of Commerce President and CEO, Marcy Castro, Mammoth Lakes Chamber of Commerce Membership Manager, and Gina van Hest, Mammoth Lakes Chamber of Commerce Communications Manager, gave a presentation regarding the Mammoth Lakes Chamber of Commerce Program Overview. There was discussion among members of Council and Ms. Goico.
9. REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS AND/OR DEPARTMENTS (AS NEEDED) Deputy Airport Manager Sierra Waugh gave an update regarding current activities at the Airport. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
Town Manager Rob Patterson reported on the update to the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan.
9.1 November 2024 Public Works Engineering CIP Update.
1. November 2024 Public Works Engineering CIP Update.pdf
2. Capital Project Update November 2024.11.6.pdf
9.2 November 2024 Office of Outdoor Recreation Update.
1. November 2024 Office of Outdoor Recreation Update.pdf
2. OOR_TOMLCouncilUpdate_110624.pdf
9.3 Did you Know? Defensible Space.
1. Did you Know - Defensible Space.pdf
2. DYK Defensible Space EN.pdf
3. DYK Defensible Space SP.pdf
9.4 Did you Know? Housing.
1. Did you Know - Housing.pdf
2. DYK Housing Now EN.pdf
3. DYK Housing Now SP.pdf
Councilmember Wentworth asked that the Housing Now! Programs note the source of their funding.
10. CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by
Mayor Pro Tem Chris Bubser
Seconded by
Councilmember Amanda Rice
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)
10.1 Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of October 2, 2024.
1. October 2, 2024 Minutes.pdf
10.2 Accept the Project Closeout Report for Facilities Exterior Painting Project FAC 24-001.
1. Facilities Exterior Painting 2024 Project Closeout Report.pdf
10.3 Accept the Project Closeout Report for the 2024 Slurry Seal Project.
1. Project Closeout_2024 Slurry Seal.pdf
10.4 Approve and adopt Side Letter 01-2024 between the Town of Mammoth Lakes (“Town”) and the Mammoth Lakes Police Officers’ Association (“MLPOA”).
1. Approve and adopt Side Letter 01-2024 between the Town and the Mammoth Lakes Police Officers' Association.pdf
2. MLPOA Side Letter 01-2024 - On Call - RR - UPDATED.pdf
10.5 Accept Check Register 10/10/24 in the amount of $524,046.13. Accept Check Register 10/16/24 in the amount of $1,555,965.41. Accept Check Register 10/18/24 in the amount of $6,000.00.
1. Check Register 10102024.pdf
2. Check Register 10162024.pdf
3. Check Register 10182024.pdf
11. POLICY MATTERS
11.1 Authorize the Town Manager to sign a collection agreement with the Inyo National Forest for $70,000.
1. Authorize the Town Manager to sign a Collection Agreement with the Inyo N.F. for $70,000.00.pdf
2. 25-CO-11050400-001_INYO_TOML_102524.pdf
Office of Outdoor Recreation Manager Lawson Reif 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
Authorize the Town Manager to sign a 5
-
year Collection Agreement with the Inyo National Forest , pending
final
review
from the Town Attorney
.
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)
11.2 2025 Town Council Strategic Planning Series introduction and review of public comments received from the Town’s 40th Anniversary Visioning Exercise.
1. Town Council Staff Report_2025 Strategic Planning Series_11-6-2024PK.pdf Town Manager Rob Patterson outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
12. 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 California Forward Economic Summit in Sacramento, the California Wildfire Task Force in Tahoe, the Eastern Sierra Council of Governments Board meeting, the Governor's Office Land Use and Climate Initiative Department meeting, the Great Basin Unified Air Pollution Control District Board meeting, the virtual workshop for Climate Assessment for the State of California, and the Mammoth Lakes Tourism Board meeting.
Councilmember Rice attended the Eastern Sierra Community Housing Board meetings and the Local Agency Formation Commission meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Bubser attended the Local Transportation Commission meeting and the Eastern Sierra Transit Authority Board meeting. She noted that the Town had joined Civic Well. Mayor Pro Tem Bubser reported on the lower voter turnout and encouraged members of the public to vote.
Mayor Sauser attended the League of California Cities annual conference in Sacramento and the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan meeting.
13. ADJOURNMENT
The Town Council will adjourn to a regular meeting to be held on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.
The Council adjourned the meeting at 5:42 p.m.