Regular Meeting Minutes – February 7, 2022
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A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Big Bear Lake was called to order by Mayor Herrick at 5:00 p.m., Monday, February 7, 2022, at the Big Bear Lake Civic Center, 39707 Big Bear Boulevard, Big Bear Lake, California.
PUBLIC FORUM FOR CLOSED SESSION: None.
At the hour of 5:00 p.m., Council adjourned to Closed Session.
At the hour of 6:05 p.m., Mayor Herrick called Open Session to order.
OPEN SESSION
Flag Salute: Flag Salute led by Mayor Pro Tem Mote
Councilmembers Present: Mayor Rick Herrick
Mayor Pro Tem Bynette Mote
Councilmember Alan Lee
Councilmember Perri Melnick
Councilmember Randall Putz
Others Present: Frank A. Rush, Jr., City Manager
Erica Stephenson, City Clerk
Stephen P. Deitsch, City Attorney
RESULTS OF CLOSED SESSION
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 Name of Negotiators: City Manager and Director of Human Resources Name of Organization: Teamsters Local 1932
No reportable action.
PRESENTATIONS
• Introduction of New City employees:
o Mario Hernandez, Facilities/Parks Maintenance Worker – Public Services Department o Travis Mayne, Facilities/Parks Maintenance Worker – Public Services Department
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Ion Pasini, Big Bear Lake resident, expressed her concerns with the City’s business license procedures and processes related to mobile retail businesses.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
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1.1 APPROVAL OF DEMANDS – CHECK ISSUE DATE 12/15/2021 THROUGH 1/20/2022 IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,169,187 AND THE DECEMER 2021 TREASURER’S REPORT This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar by Councilmember Lee for further discussion.
1.2 APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES FROM THE JANUARY 11, 2022 REGULAR
MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL
Approved.
1.3 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A DELEGATE FOR THE MOJAVE DESERT
MOUNTAIN INTEGRATED WASTE JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY
City Council will consider a formal resolution confirming the appointment of Mayor Pro Tem Mote as the City’s Delegate and Councilmember Melnick as the City’s Alternate to the Mojave Desert Mountain Integrated Waste Joint Powers Authority Board of Directors.
Approved and adopted the following resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-09
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A DELEGATE FOR THE MOJAVE DESERT
MOUNTAIN INTEGRATED WASTE JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY
1.4 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A DELEGATE FOR THE COUNTY OF SAN
BERNARDINO SOLID WASTE ADVISORY TASK FORCE
City Council will consider a formal resolution confirming the Mayor’s appointment of Mayor Pro Tem Mote as the City’s delegate and Councilmember Melnick as the City’s alternate to the San Bernardino County Solid Waste Advisory Task Force (SWAT).
Approved and adopted the following resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-10
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A DELEGATE FOR THE COUNTY OF SAN
BERNARDINO SOLID WASTE ADVISORY TASK FORCE
1.5 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BID SOLICITATION FOR SANITARY SEWER LINE
REHABILITATION EFFORTS
City Council will consider a formal resolution authorizing the solicitation of bids for the rehabilitation of approximately 2,000 linear feet of sanitary sewer lines in the Red Ant Hill area of the City. This project includes the installation of “cured in place” pipe, which acts as a liner within existing sanitary sewer pipeline, and will correct concerns created by root intrusion, pipe collapse or erosion, and other concerns that inhibit sanitary sewer flow. The “cured in place” approach will extend the useful life of the sanitary sewer lines, prevent the need to dig up and replace the lines, and limit the degree of disruption in the community. A total of $125,000 is included in the FY 2021-22 Sanitation Fund budget for this project. Assuming favorable bids, a contract recommendation will be presented to City Council in April so that work may commence as soon as the weather conditions permit.
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Approved and adopted the following resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-11
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BID SOLICITATION FOR
SANITARY SEWER LINE REHABILITATION EFFORTS
1.6 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT FOR THE DEMOLITION OF STRUCTURES LOCATED AT 794 AND 808 IRIS DRIVE
City Council will consider a formal resolution authorizing a contract with UBD, Inc., North Hollywood, CA, in the amount of $53,000 for the demolition of City-owned structures located at 794 and 808 Iris Drive. These structures are located in the northeastern corner of the Civic Center campus, and the demolition of these structures will allow the City to utilize this land for alternative purposes in the future. City Council has previously discussed various ideas for the future use of this property, including workforce housing, new City facilities, or open space. The FY 2021-22 budget includes a total appropriation of $85,000 for this project. A total of 8 bids were received for the demolition, with UBD, Inc. submitting the lowest responsive bid. If awarded, demolition work would commence later this spring as weather conditions permit.
Approved and adopted the following resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-12
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT FOR THE DEMOLITION
OF STRUCTURES LOCATED AT 794 AND 808 IRIS DRIVE
1.7 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE CIVIC
CENTER EAST SIDEWALK HEATER PROJECT
City Council will consider a formal resolution authorizing a Notice of Completion for the Civic Center East Sidewalk Heater Project. The City Council awarded a construction contract to S.
Porter, Inc., Big Bear City, CA, in August 2021 for the installation of heating elements for the existing sidewalk on the east side of the Civic Center complex. The sidewalks were constructed as part of a previous project, however, the heating elements were deferred at that time due to budgetary constraints. S. Porter, Inc. has now completed the installation of the heating elements and all associated infrastructure, and the project has been inspected by appropriate City staff. The total expenditure for this project is $84,000, which is consistent with the awarded construction contract and the authorized project budget.
Approved and adopted the following resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-13
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR
THE CIVIC CENTER EAST SIDEWALK HEATER PROJECT
1.8 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PURCHASE ORDER FOR SANITARY SEWER
MANHOLE COVERS
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City Council will consider a formal resolution authorizing a purchase order with Famcon Pipe and Supply, Inc., Oxnard, CA, in the amount of $42,086 for the purchase of 100 sanitary sewer manhole covers. The Public Services Department is responsible for the maintenance and operation of the City’s sanitary sewer system, which includes approximately 200 miles of pipeline, 12 lift stations, and 3,000 manholes. As a part of routine system maintenance and City street rehabilitation work, City staff replace approximately 100 sewer manhole covers annually. The City utilizes a standard product manufactured by PAMREX, and seeks to continue to utilize these products in the sanitary sewer system. Famcon Pipe and Supply, Inc. is the only designated supplier for this product within the region. The FY 2021-22 budget includes a total appropriation of $100,000 for sewer manhole covers.
Approved and adopted the following resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-14
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PURCHASE ORDER FOR
SANITARY SEWER MANHOLE COVERS
1.9 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF A NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO COMPLY WITH SB 1383 PURSUANT TO A CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN PRESCRIBED BY SB 619
City Council will consider a formal resolution authorizing the submission of a notification of intent to comply with the requirements of SB 1383 through the development of a corrective action plan as allowed by SB 619. SB 1383 is the State’s short-lived climate pollutants reduction strategy and focuses primarily on the elimination of organic material from landfills. SB 1383 went into effect on January 1, 2022 and mandates enhanced solid waste management and handling requirements, including source separation of organic material including vegetative debris (or yard waste) and food waste, and other strategies to eliminate organic waste from the typical solid waste stream. SB 619 was enacted into law in October 2021, and provides an expanded timeline for local jurisdictions to comply with the requirements of SB 1383. SB 1383 will require changes to the City’s existing curbside collection and commercial solid waste services, and the implementation of SB 1383 is one component of the City’s current efforts to improve the City’s overall solid waste program and execute a new long-term agreement for solid waste services. City staff anticipate that these efforts will culminate with the approval of a new long-term agreement for solid waste services within the next year, and the approval of the attached resolution and SB 619 corrective action plan would ultimately extend the City’s deadline to fully comply with SB 1383 to June 30, 2023.
Approved and adopted the following resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-15
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF A NOTIFICATION
OF INTENT TO COMPLY WITH SB 1383 PURSUANT TO A
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN PRESCRIBED BY SB 619
1.10 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING GRANT FUNDING APPLICATIONS TO THE
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION FOR THE
RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM
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City Council will consider a formal resolution authorizing the submission of two grant applications to the California Department of Parks and Recreation, Recreational Trails Program for a) future development of the Rathbun Creek bicycle and pedestrian trail, and b) future development of park amenities at the Stanfield Marsh property. The proposed resolution authorizes a $2 million grant application for the Rathbun Creek trail segments located between the Big Bear Alpine Zoo and Sandalwood Drive, and a $2 million grant application for the Stanfield Marsh park amenities, including new paved trails, boardwalk improvements, and parking lot improvements. If awarded, the grants would be matched with existing funding programmed for these projects, which is derived from other grants and transient occupancy tax revenues in the Measure Y Fund.
Approved and adopted the following resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-16
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING GRANT FUNDING APPLICATIONS TO
THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION FOR
THE RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM
Motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Mote, seconded by Councilmember Putz, to approve the balance of the Consent Calendar.
Said motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Lee, Putz, Mote, Melnick, Herrick
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
1.1 APPROVAL OF DEMANDS – CHECK ISSUE DATE 12/15/2021 THROUGH 1/20/2022 IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,169,187 AND THE DECEMER 2021 TREASURER’S REPORT This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar by Councilmember Lee for further discussion; Councilmember Lee inquired about several expenditures and Kelly Ent, Director of Administrative Services, and Frank A. Rush, Jr., City Manager, responded to Councilmember Lee’s questions and addressed his concerns.
Motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Mote, seconded by Councilmember Melnick, to approve the demands report.
Said motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Melnick, Mote, Lee, Putz, Herrick
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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2.1 ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 16.07 – SUBDIVISIONS - AND CHAPTER 17.25 - RESIDENTIAL ZONES – OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO IMPLEMENT SB 9 AND
REGULATE URBAN LOT SPLITS AND ADDITIONAL UNITS ON SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES, AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE EXEMPT FROM THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
City Council will conduct a public hearing to receive comments regarding proposed amendments to implement recent State mandates to allow for urban lot splits and approval of up to four units on single-family residential properties. The proposed ordinance implements SB 9, establishes a ministerial process for approval of urban lot splits and additional units, and includes various regulations intended to promote and preserve single-family neighborhood characteristics to the maximum extent possible. The proposed amendment to Chapter 16.07 – Subdivisions - includes the addition of section 16.07.060 - Urban Lot Splits - to allow and regulate these lot splits on R-L (residential low) and R-1 (single-family) zoned properties citywide. Proposed amendments to Chapter 17.25 – Residential Zones, specifically section 17.25.130 - Second Units and Two-Unit Projects, would allow and regulate such projects in the R-L (residential low) and R-1 (single-family) zone districts citywide. The proposed ordinance follows a similar urgency ordinance adopted by the City Council on January 11, 2022, and was discussed by the Planning Commission at its January 19, 2022 meeting. The Planning Commission voted 4-0 to recommend approval of the proposed ordinance.
Janice Etter, Senior Principal Planner, presented the item, read the title of the proposed ordinance, and answered a myriad of Council’s questions.
Following Council discussion, Mayor Herrick opened the public hearing at the hour of 6:38 p.m. Seeing no speakers, Mayor Herrick closed the public hearing at the hour of 6:38 p.m.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Mote to approve staff’s recommendation with the exception of a strike-through on section 16.07.060 (e)(10)(B)(i)(1) to eliminate a minimum unit size. The motion failed due to a lack of second.
Following further Council discussion, a motion was made by Councilmember Putz, seconded by Councilmember Melnick, to approve staff’s recommendation to read the title, waive further reading, and introduce an ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 16.07 – SUBDIVISIONS - AND
CHAPTER 17.25 - RESIDENTIAL ZONES – OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO IMPLEMENT SB 9 AND REGULATE URBAN LOT SPLITS AND
ADDITIONAL UNITS ON SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES,
AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Said motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Putz, Melnick, Lee, Herrick
NOES: Mote
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
2.2 2022 CITY COUNCIL REDISTRICTING
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City Council will receive a presentation, conduct a public hearing, and continue the City’s decennial redistricting process by reviewing several proposed draft district map options. All California public agencies that hold elections by district must ensure that their district boundaries are mapped according to the latest U.S. Census results and in accordance with California’s new Fair Maps Act.
Decennial redistricting is required in an effort to balance the City’s population within the 5 Council districts and ensure proper consideration for communities of interest. This is the third of four required public hearings scheduled to allow for Council and community engagement, discussion, and legally-compliant district development. City Council will review the various map options and provide feedback at the February 7 meeting, and will conduct the 4th public hearing at the March 7 meeting. If there is some degree of consensus among the Council at the February 7 meeting, City Council is expected to formally consider and approve a new district map at the March 7 and April 4 meetings (two readings). However, if there is not consensus at the February 7 meeting, it may be necessary to schedule a special meeting sometime in March in order to meet the April 17 deadline for submission of the approved map to San Bernardino County.
At 7:00 p.m., Stephen Deitsch, City Attorney, introduced Scott Smith, BB&K Partner, to present this item. Scott Smith reviewed the existing districts and their respective boundaries, presented several map options, and answered a myriad of Council’s questions.
Following Council discussion, Mayor Herrick opened the public hearing at the hour of 7:32 p.m., and the following individual approached Council:
Ion Pisani, Big Bear Lake resident, believes that the adopted district map should be representative of neighborhoods and communities of interest so that Councilmembers can appropriately advocate for the residents within his/her district.
Seeing no additional speakers, Mayor Herrick closed the public hearing at the hour of 7:34 p.m.
Council engaged in a discussion of their preferred maps and indicated what maps they would like to pursue further for consideration. Councilmember Melnick preferred option 1; Mayor Pro Tem Mote initially preferred option 5b, option 12, option 13 and option 14 but then indicated she wouldn’t mind reviewing a comparison of just option 1 and option 5b; Councilmember Putz preferred option 5b and option 1; Mayor Herrick preferred option 1 and option 5b; and Councilmember Lee did not present his preferred map option(s) at this time but expressed his interest to review detailed analysis on map options 1, 5a & 5b.
Scott Smith, BB&K Partner, will further analyze map option 1 and option 5b for further discussion and consideration at a future Council meeting.
At the hour of 7:57 p.m., Mayor Herrick called for a short recess.
At the hour of 8:06 p.m., Mayor Herrick reconvened the meeting.
2.3 RESOLUTION ADOPTING VEHICLE MILES TRAVELED (VMT) THRESHOLDS OF
SIGNIFICANCE FOR CEQA PURPOSES
City Council will conduct a public hearing and consider a formal resolution adopting VMT thresholds of significance. On July 1, 2020, state law went into effect whereby VMT replaced motor vehicle delay (measured by level of service, or LOS) as the metric to determine transportation impacts evaluated under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Under the City’s proposed standards, certain projects may be screened out from the need for additional transportation
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studies based on the size, type, and intensity. For example, projects that generate fewer than 500 average daily trips, retail projects with less than 50,000 square feet, smaller hotel developments, small and medium sized residential developments, and many public projects would not be required to address VMT impacts. Larger projects that are not initially screened out may need to prepare a more detailed assessment of the anticipated VMT impacts and implement mitigation measures. The Planning Commission considered the proposed VMT thresholds at a public meeting on December 15, 2021, and recommends adoption by the City Council.
Susan O’Strander, Director of Community Development, presented the City’s VMT consultant Ambarish Mukherjee, Principal/Senior Transportation Engineer for LSA. Ambarish Mukherjee reviewed SB 743 and VMT including key concepts and how VMT has the potential to streamline projects when being reviewed under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
At the hour of 8:34 p.m., Mayor Herrick opened the public hearing. Seeing no speakers, Mayor Herrick closed the public hearing at 8:35 p.m.
Following Council discussion, a motion was made by Councilmember Lee, seconded by Councilmember Melnick, to approve staff’s recommendation and adopt the following resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-17
RESOLUTION ADOPTING VEHICLE MILES TRAVELED (VMT) THRESHOLDS
OF SIGNIFICANCE FOR CEQA PURPOSES
Said motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Melnick, Lee, Putz, Mote, Herrick
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
2.4 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) APPLICATION FOR PROGRAM YEAR 2022-2023
City Council will conduct a public hearing and consider two formal resolutions associated with the City’s 2022-23 CDBG application. City Council will receive public input before considering a recommendation to the San Bernardino Economic Development Agency to fund a portion of the cost of planned walkway improvements at Boulder Bay Park. The proposed resolution authorizes a CDBG allocation of approximately $39,194 for the project, and these funds would supplement anticipated future CDBG funds and Measure Y (transient occupancy tax) proceeds in future years to provide a total project budget of approximately $190,000 in FY 2023-24. City Council will also consider a formal resolution that would include a General Fund appropriation in the FY 2022-23 City budget in the amount of $40,000 for distribution to 8 eligible public service organizations. This approach enables the City to provide beneficial funding to all 8 organizations, and also reduces bureaucratic requirements associated with the CDBG program.
Councilmember Putz disclosed that his spouse is a Board Member and Interim Director for the Lighthouse Project; the City Attorney Stephen Deitsch confirmed that there is not a Conflict of Interest and Councilmember Putz is not required to recuse himself from this item.
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Councilmember Melnick disclosed that she is a member of Soroptimists International of Big Bear Valley; the City Attorney Stephen Deitsch confirmed that there is not a Conflict of Interest and Councilmember Melnick is not required to recuse herself from this item.
Susan O’Strander, Director of Community Development presented the item and answered Council’s questions.
Following Council discussion, Mayor Herrick opened the public hearing at the hour of 8:45 p.m., and the following individual approached Council:
Andrew Caffey, Mom & Dad Project Coordinator, thanked the City and City Councilmembers for their continued support of the Mom & Dad Project and highlighted the positive impact their organization’s services provide to our community.
Seeing no additional speakers, Mayor Herrick closed the public hearing at the hour of 8:47 p.m.
A motion was made by Councilmember Melnick, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mote, to approve staff’s recommendation and adopt the following resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-18
RESOLUTION TO MAKE A PROJECT FUNDING RECOMMENDATION TO THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO USING THE CITY’S 2022-2023 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ALLOCATION OF $39,194
Said motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Mote, Lee, Putz, Melnick, Herrick
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
A motion was made by Councilmember Melnick, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mote, to approve staff’s recommendation and adopt the following resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-19
RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS DURING THE 2022-2023 BUDGET CYCLE FOR LOCAL PUBLIC SERVICE PROGRAMS REQUESTING 2022-2023 CDBG FUNDS
Said motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Melnick, Putz, Lee, Mote, Herrick
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
3. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
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3.1 RESOLUTION INCREASING THE DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND POWER BOARD
OF COMMISSIONERS MONTHLY STIPEND
City Council will consider a formal resolution to increase the Department of Water and Power (DWP) Board of Commissioners compensation from $400 per month to $500 per month. The DWP Board’s compensation was last increased by the City Council in June 2005 to $400 per month. The DWP Board’s compensation was recently reviewed as part of a comprehensive compensation study, and that study recommended an increase to $600 per month. Additionally, the application of the consumer price index annually since 2005 would result in an increase to $603 per month. The proposed resolution, however, would establish a $500 per month stipend, and would be consistent with the current monthly stipend provided to members of the City Council.
Councilmember Lee requested that Mayor Herrick recuse himself from the item’s discussion because he receives compensation from the DWP for advertising on his radio station. City Attorney Stephen Deitsch confirmed that there is not a Conflict of Interest because a government agency is purchasing advertising time and Mayor Herrick is not required to recuse himself from this item.
Reggie Lamson, DWP General Manager, presented the item and answered a myriad of Council’s questions.
Following Council discussion, a motion was made by Councilmember Lee to deny staff’s recommendation of increasing the DWP Board of Commissioners compensation from $400 to $500. The motion failed due to a lack of a second.
Following further Council discussion, a motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Mote, seconded by Councilmember Putz, to approve staff’s recommendation and adopt the following resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-20
RESOLUTION INCREASING THE DEPARTMENT OF WATER &
POWER BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MONTHLY STIPEND
Said motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Melnick, Mote, Putz, Herrick
NOES: Lee
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
3.2 ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING A CITY POLICY REGARDING THE USE
OF CITY FACILITIES AND RESOURCES FOR POLITICAL CAMPAIGN ACTIVITIES City Council will consider reading the title, waiving further reading, and introducing an ordinance that would approve and adopt a formal City policy prohibiting campaign activities at certain City facilities. The proposed ordinance would specifically prohibit these activities by any candidate or group inside of or on the grounds of any City of Big Bear Lake government building, including the Civic Center campus, the City Public Works facility, and the Department of Water & Power facility.
The proposed ordinance would not apply to other local, State, and Federal government buildings in the City, however, campaign activities would be regulated by the building owner and/or public agency housed therein, and may or may not be permitted. Campaign activities would continue to be
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permitted on private property (with the consent of the property owner), in City parks, and on City sidewalks, provided such activities do not create an unsafe condition for park users, pedestrians, or others. The proposed ordinance is presented to avoid the appearance of City support for a particular candidate or either side of any proposed ballot measure or citizen initiative.
City Attorney Stephen Deitsch presented the item, read the title of the ordinance, and answered a myriad of Council’s questions and addressed their concerns.
Mayor Herrick invited the public to speak on the item and the following individuals approached Council:
Colin Sarjeant, Big Bear Lake resident, expressed his disapproval with the proposed ordinance, indicating that it infringes upon an individual’s right to free speech.
Jim Hart, Big Bear Lake resident, sought clarification on what constitutes a “City Facility” and inquired as to where the proponents of the initiative can collect signatures.
Susan Hart, Big Bear Lake resident, requested that the Councilmembers be transparent in regard to their views on certain topics especially in light of this being an election year.
Council came to a consensus and decided not to take action on the proposed ordinance.
A motion was made by Councilmember Putz to extend the meeting to 10:15 p.m. The motion failed due to a lack of a second.
A motion was made by Councilmember Lee to continue with the meeting until the agenda is fulfilled and moving forward when a Council Meeting is adjourned prior to completion, the next meeting will begin with the remaining agenda items from the pervious meetings. The motion failed due to a lack of a second.
4. COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS & ADDITIONAL CITY BUSINESS
4.1 CITY CLERK, CITY ATTORNEY, CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
The meeting was adjourned prior to this portion of the agenda, therefore, there were not any City Clerk, City Attorney, City Manager Comments.
4.2 COUNCILMEMBER BOARD/COMMITTEE REPORTS & COMMENTS
The meeting was adjourned prior to this portion of the agenda, therefore, there were not any Councilmember Board/Committee Reports & Comments.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council at this Open Session, Mayor Herrick adjourned the meeting at 10:02 p.m. in memory and honor of former City of Big Bear Lake Mayor Neal Hertzman. ____________________________
Erica Stephenson, City Clerk