Town Council - December 04, 2024
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Councilmember Rea participated remotely from the Lobby of Hotel Les Tipaniers located at Papetoai 1002, Moorea 98729, French Polynesia.
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 Rice 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.
Laura Beardsley, Executive Director of Whitebark Institute, introduced the Institute's new Finance & Administration Director Ryan Bobik.
Kendra Knight, Mammoth Lakes Foundation Executive Director, announced the Holiday Cultural Enrichment Gathering event information.
Betsy Truax, Mammoth Lakes Tourism (MLT) Vice President of Engagement, reported on the MLT annual report and the resident sentiment survey.
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 Recognition of John Morris as the recipient of the Mayor's Spirit of Mammoth Award.
Mayor Sauser presented John Morris with the Mayor's Spirit of Mammoth award and thanked him for his service.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Pat Foster, Mammoth Lakes Tourism Board, thanked Mr. Morris for his service.
Town Manager Rob Patterson thanked Mr. Morris for his service.
Mayor Pro Tem Bubser thanked Mr. Morris for his service.
5.2 Recognition of outgoing Councilmember Sarah Rea.
Members of the Town Council thanked Councilmember Rea for her service.
5.3 Recognition of outgoing Mayor Bill Sauser.
Mayor Pro Tem Buber thanked Mayor Sauser for his service as the Mayor.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
John Morris thanked Mayor Sauser for his service.
Pat Foster thanked Mayor Sauser for his service.
Town Manager Rob Paterson thanked Mayor Sauser for his service.
6. COUNCIL REORGANIZATION
6.1 Adopt the resolution reciting the fact of the Municipal Election held on November 5, 2024, declaring the result and such other matters as provided by law, including the administration of the oath of office to newly-elected Councilmembers.
1. Action Sheet - election results.pdf
2. Resolution - Election results.pdf
Mayor Sauser read the local results of the November 5, 2024 election.
Town Clerk Jamie Gray administered the oath of office to Bill Sauser and Brent Truax.
Moved by
Mayor Pro Tem Chris Bubser
Seconded by
Councilmember John Wentworth
Adopt the resolution reciting the fact of the Municipal Election held on November 5, 2024, declaring the result and such other matters as provided by law.
For (5)
Mayor Bill Sauser, Councilmember John Wentworth, Councilmember Sarah Rea, Mayor Pro Tem Chris Bubser, and Councilmember Amanda Rice Carried (5 to 0)
6.2 Town Council Appointments to Commissions, Committees, and Boards.
1. Agenda Action Sheet Town Council appointments.pdf
2. Liaison Committee summaries 2024.pdf
There was discussion among members of Council regarding the list of appointments.
Moved by
Mayor Pro Tem Chris Bubser
Seconded by
Councilmember John Wentworth
Adopt the Town Council appointments list as discussed.
For (5)
Mayor Bill Sauser, Councilmember John Wentworth, Councilmember Sarah Rea, Mayor Pro Tem Chris Bubser, and Councilmember Amanda Rice Carried (5 to 0)
6.3 Appointment of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem.
1. Agenda Action Sheet appointment of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem.pdf Moved by
Councilmember John Wentworth
Seconded by
Councilmember Sarah Rea
Appoint Mayor Pro Tem Bubser as the Mayor and Councilmember Rice as the Mayor Pro Tem.
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. REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS AND/OR DEPARTMENTS (AS NEEDED) Parks and Recreation Director Stuart Brown announced the return of the community tree lighting ceremony. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
Councilmember Wentworth asked for an update about the purchase of the three corners project and the North Village Specific Plan.
7.1 December 2024 Public Works Engineering CIP update.
1. December 2024 Public Works Engineering CIP Update.pdf
2. Capital Project Update December 2024.12.4.pdf
8. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
8.1 Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget Book Presentation.
1. FY2024-25 Budget Book.pdf
2. FY24-25 TOML BUDGET BOOK Web.pdf
Accounting Manager Stephanie Trujillo outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
9. CONSENT AGENDA
Town Manager Rob Patterson Council roles and responsibilities in the Guide to Town Council Processes and Procedures. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
Moved by
Mayor Bill Sauser
Seconded by
Councilmember Sarah Rea
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 November 20, 2024.
1. November 20, 2024 Minutes.pdf
9.2 Adopt Resolution 24- repealing Resolution 17-61 regarding Town Council Rules of Procedure and adopting a Guide to Town Council Processes and Procedures.
1. Action Sheet - adopt TC processes and procedures.pdf
2. Resolution Adopting Rules of Procedure.pdf
3. TOML_Town_Council_Guide_R3.pdf
9.3 Award contract for Frontage Road Snow Trucking to Chuck Villar Construction, Inc.
1. Award Contract for Frontage Road Snow Trucking.pdf
9.4 Accept Check Register 11/20/24 in the amount of $2,931,378.39.
1. Check Register 11202024.pdf
10. POLICY MATTERS
10.1 Town Council Strategic Priorities and Key Objectives Statement Review.
1. TC Staff Report - Key Objective Review 12042024 - final.pdf Town Manager Rob Patterson outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
11. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
1. Councilmember Reports.pdf
Informational reports from Councilmember representatives on committees, commissions, and organizations; general reports on Councilmember activities.
Councilmember Truax attended the fundraiser for local schools last night.
Mayor Pro Tem Rice attended the Eastern Sierra Community Housing Board meeting.
Town Manager Rob Patterson announced the dedication event for the Dave McCoy Memorial Highway and the opening of the Small Business Resource Center.
Councilmember Wentworth announced the Governor had appointed two members to the Tri County Fairgrounds Board.
12. ADJOURNMENT
The Town Council will adjourn to a regular meeting to be held on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.
The Council adjourned the meeting at 5:47 p.m.