Town Council - February 05, 2025
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
Deputy Airport Manager Sierra Waugh led the flag salute.
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
1. Sandy Hogan Public Comment.pdf
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.
Sandy Hogan outlined her concerns about federal employees leaving office and asked the Town to send a letter of concern to federal legislators.
Betsy Truax, Mammoth Lakes Tourism (MLT) Vice President of Community Engagement, announced the next MLT meeting, the resident sentiment survey, and the community skate night being held tonight.
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. INTRODUCTIONS
5.1 Introduce new Airport Maintenance Coordinator Casey Penn.
Airport Operations Manager Soibian Spring introduced Mr. Penn to the Council and the community.
6. REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS AND/OR DEPARTMENTS (AS NEEDED) Police Chief Dan Casabian gave an update regarding the FLOCK program. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
Public Works Director Haislip Hayes requested that the Town Council authorize the Town Manager to bring back an item at the next meeting regarding the impacts of federal actions. The Town Council agreed.
6.1 February 2025 Office of Outdoor Recreation Update.
1. February 2025 Office of Outdoor Recreation Update.pdf
2. OOR_TOMLCouncilUpdate_020525.pdf
7. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
7.1 Update on the Snowcreek Development Agreement Amendment.
1. Action Sheet - SDA Update.pdf
2. Greg Newbry Public Comment.pdf
3. SNOWCREEK 8 PROJECT PPT (Feb-2025).pdf
Community and Economic Development Director Nolan Bobroff and Town Attorney Andrew Morris outlined the timeline for the Snowcreek DA amendments and introduced Nira Doherty, consultant. Ms. Doherty outlined the deal points discussed through negotiations with the developer.
Chuck Lande, Snowcreek Development, said that they were operating under the current development agreement. He said that an extension was in the best interest of the Town, and that it needed to be a fair deal for himself and the Town.
8. CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by
Mayor Pro Tem Amanda Rice
Seconded by
Councilmember Brent Truax
Approve the Consent Agenda.
For (5)
Councilmember Bill Sauser, Councilmember John Wentworth, Mayor Chris Bubser, Mayor Pro Tem Amanda Rice, and Councilmember Brent Truax Carried (5 to 0)
8.1 Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of January 15, 2025.
1. January 15, 2025 Minutes.pdf
8.2 Approve the minutes of the special meeting of January 16, 2025.
1. January 16, 2025 Minutes.pdf
8.3 Approve the minutes of the special meeting of January 22, 2025.
1. January 22, 2025 Minutes.pdf
8.4 Resolution terminating the emergency action to repair flood-damged Mammoth Lakes Police Department station drywall, flooring and related items without competitive bidding.
1. Resolution ending emergency circumstances for repair of flood damages at the Police Station. .pdf
2. R25-XX terminating contracting emergency 020525.pdf
8.5 Accept Check Register 1/16/25 in the amount of $1,317,274.64. Accept Check Register 1/23/25 in the amount of $286,485.78.
1. Check Register 01162025.pdf
2. Check Register 01232025.pdf
9. 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.
9.1 Community Facilities District No. 2023-1 (Maintenance Services) Annexation No. 1
1. Public Hearing for Community Facilities District No. 2023-1 (Maintenance Services) Annexation No. 1.pdf
2. 2. CFD 2023-1 Annex. 1 - Resolution Annexing Property.pdf
3. 3. CFD 2023-1 Annex. 1 - Resolution Declaring Results.pdf
4. 4. CFD 2023-1 Annex. 1 - Annexation Ordinance.pdf
5. Annexation Map B2P91 RECORDED.pdf
Councilmember Truax announced his recusal due to a conflict of interest and left the meeting at 5:45 p.m.
The Mayor opened the public hearing at 5:46 p.m.
Public Works Director Haislip Hayes outlined the information in the staff report.
With no members of the public coming forward to speak, the Mayor closed the public hearing at 5:48 p.m.
Town Clerk Jamie Gray read the election results.
Councilmember Truax returned to the meeting at 5:52 p.m.
Moved by
Councilmember Bill Sauser
Seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem Amanda Rice
Adopt the resolution authorizing the annexation of territory into a Community Facilities District, authorizing the levy of a special tax, and submitting the levy of special tax to qualified electors.
For (4)
Councilmember Bill Sauser, Councilmember John Wentworth, Mayor Chris Bubser, and Mayor Pro Tem Amanda Rice Conflict (1)
Councilmember Brent Truax
Carried (4 to 0)
Moved by
Mayor Pro Tem Amanda Rice
Seconded by
Councilmember Bill Sauser
Adopt the resolution declaring the results of a special annexation landowner election, determining validity of prior proceedings, and directing the recording of the Eighth Amendment to the Notice of Special Tax Lien.
For (4)
Councilmember Bill Sauser, Councilmember John Wentworth, Mayor Chris Bubser, and Mayor Pro Tem Amanda Rice Conflict (1)
Councilmember Brent Truax
Carried (4 to 0)
Moved by
Mayor Pro Tem Amanda Rice
Seconded by
Councilmember Bill Sauser
Waive the reading and introduce by title only the ordinance authorizing the levy of special taxes in Community Facilities District No. 2023-1, including certain annexation territory.
For (4)
Councilmember Bill Sauser, Councilmember John Wentworth, Mayor Chris Bubser, and Mayor Pro Tem Amanda Rice Conflict (1)
Councilmember Brent Truax
Carried (4 to 0)
10. POLICY MATTERS
10.1 Review of Town Council procedure for policy matters and discuss changing the individual public comment period time to three minutes.
1. Action Sheet - 3 minute public comment.pdf
Town Attorney Andrew Morris outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
CONSENSUS:
Direct staff to change the public comment period time to three minutes.
10.2 Long Valley Fire Protection District Memorandum of Understanding.
1. Long Valley Fire Department MOU.pdf
2. Long Valley Fire MOU.pdf
3. Appendix A - LAFCO Municipal Service Review.pdf
Deputy Airport Manager Sierra Waugh and Scott McGuire, Long Valley Fire Protection District Chief outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
Moved by
Mayor Pro Tem Amanda Rice
Seconded by
Councilmember John Wentworth
Authorize the Town to execute the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Long Valley Fire Protection District for the purposes of fire suppression systems, facilities ,
and procedures at Mammoth Yosemite Airport.
For (5)
Councilmember Bill Sauser, Councilmember John Wentworth, Mayor Chris Bubser, Mayor Pro Tem Amanda Rice, and Councilmember Brent Truax Carried (5 to 0)
10.3 2025 Town Council Strategic Planning Series – Presentation of Key Initiatives for refinement
1. Strategic Planning Series - presentation of draft .pdf
2. Jan 22 meeting agenda.pdf
3. TC Presentation - 2-5-25.pdf
The Mayor called a recess at 6:26 p.m. and the Council reconvened at 6:32 p.m.
Assistant to the Town Manager Pam Kobylarz, Public Works Director Haislip Hayes, and Parks and Recreation Director Stuart Brown 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 Town's defensive driving class, the lodging meeting, the Town staff appreciation lunch, and the Town's ethics training.
Councilmember Wentworth met with Eric Clark from Mammoth Resorts, attended the Foro Latino meeting, attended the Council strategic priorities special meeting, met with Leslie Yen from the Inyo National Forest Supervisor, and attended the Great Basin Unified Air Pollution Control District Board meeting.
Mayor Bubser attended the Foro Latino meeting, the immigration meeting, the Disabled Sport Eastern Sierra (DSES) Wounded Warrior luncheon, the Eastern Sierra Transit Authority (ESTA) Board meeting, and went on a ride-along with the Mammoth Lakes Police Department.
12. CLOSED SESSION
12.1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: (One case) At 7:45 p.m. the Mayor announced that the Council would be entering into closed session for the purposes as stated in the agenda.
13. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION TAKEN AFTER CLOSED SESSION
The Council reconvened from closed session at 7:55 p.m. and announced that there was no reportable action taken.
14. ADJOURNMENT
The Town Council will adjourn to a regular meeting to be held on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
The Council adjourned the meeting at 7:55 p.m.