Big Bear Lake City Council
September 19, 2022

CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
Meeting Time - 6:00 p.m.

Meeting Location - Hofert Hall, 39707 Big Bear Boulevard, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315 __________________________________________________________________________________________

COUNCILMEMBERS

MAYOR RICK HERRICK

MAYOR PRO TEM BYNETTE MOTE

COUNCILMEMBER ALAN LEE

COUNCILMEMBER PERRI MELNICK

COUNCILMEMBER RANDALL PUTZ

CITY STAFF

CITY MANAGER ERIK SUND

FORMER ACTING CITY MANAGER KELLY ENT

CITY ATTORNEY STEPHEN DEITSCH

CITY CLERK ERICA STEPHENSON
Please Note: Agenda items may be moved at the discretion of the City Council.

The public is encouraged to submit written public communications about any item on this meeting agenda, or about any subject matter within the jurisdiction of the City, to the City Clerk in person, via mail or by email at [email protected]. If your comment is related to a specific Agenda item, please identify the Agenda item in the header of your letter or the subject line of your email. All written communications received by the City Clerk prior to the meeting will be distributed to the City Council prior to the start of the meeting, however, the public is encouraged to submit comments by 8:00 am on the day of the meeting to ensure adequate time for Council review and consideration.

OPEN SESSION

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

INVOCATION
Invocation will be led by Pastor Robert Grand from Summit Christian Fellowship.

ROLL CALL

PRESENTATIONS
• Introduction of new City employee – Erik Sund, City Manager – City Manager Department. • Introduction of new City employee – Tracy Cui, Administrative Assistant – Administrative Services Department.

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• Presentation of a Proclamation to California Interagency Incident Management Team 11 for their tireless efforts to protect the Big Bear Valley during the Radford Fire emergency. • Michael Perry, Visit Big Bear CEO will provide a report on temporary housing efforts for Radford Fire personnel.
• Will Weisfeld, Visit Big Bear Events Director will present an overview of their Events, Shows and Activities. • Arnold San Miguel, Southern California Association of Governments’ Regional Affairs Manager, will be providing an update on Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG).

PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Public comment is permitted at this time only on consent calendar items and other matters not listed on the posted agenda that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City. Please note that State law prohibits the City Council from taking any action on items not listed on the agenda. There is a three-minute maximum time limit when addressing Council during this time period.

The time limit is subject to adjustment at the discretion of the Presiding Officer. Speakers are limited to their individual maximum time limit and other members of the public cannot cede their speaking time to another person. Public comment on items listed on the posted agenda (discussion/ action items) will be taken at the time each item is called for discussion.

1. CONSENT CALENDAR

1.1 APPROVAL OF DEMANDS – CHECK ISSUE DATE 08/06/2022 THROUGH 09/01/2022 IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,747,034.26 AND THE JULY 2022 TREASURER’S REPORT

1.2 APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES FROM THE JUNE 20, 2022 REGULAR MEETING OF

CITY COUNCIL

1.3 APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES FROM THE JUNE 29, 2022 SPECIAL MEETING OF

CITY COUNCIL

1.4 APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES FROM THE JULY 18, 2022 REGULAR MEETING OF

CITY COUNCIL

1.5 RESOLUTION ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY’S CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE PURSUANT TO THE POLITICAL REFORM ACT OF 1974
City Council will consider a formal resolution amending the City’s Conflict of Interest Code pursuant to the Political Reform Act of 1974. The proposed amendments to the Conflict of Interest Code are necessary to include two new staff positions that are required to be designated per Government Code.

1.6 RESOLUTION RESCINDING THE LOCAL STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARED IN

RESPONSE TO THE RADFORD FIRE
City Council will consider a formal resolution rescinding the City’s Declaration of a Local State of Emergency related to the Radford Fire. A State of Emergency was declared on September 6, 2022 by the Acting City Manager and was ratified by the City Council on September 9, 2022. The efforts of fire personnel were aided by precipitation received from tropical storm Kay and significantly reduce the threat posed by the Radford Fire to our community. As of September 12, 2022, all evacuations issued in response to the Radford Fire were lifted.

1.7 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AND APPOINTING A CITY COUNCIL AD HOC COMMITTEE

FOR THE LEISURE BEAR MOBILEHOME PARK

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City Council will consider a formal resolution establishing and appointing a City Council Ad Hoc Committee for matters related to the Leisure Bear Mobile Home Park. Effective August 1, 2022, the City Council authorized a 99-year ground lease of property owned by the Bear Valley Mutual Water Company, which includes the Leisure Bear Mobile Home Park. As the transition of the City to operate this facility continues, there will be considerable public outreach and engagement. The appointment of an Ad Hoc Committee for this work will allow for the City Council to be represented throughout this process but still allow for work to continue efficiently. The Ad Hoc Committee will remain in place, on an as needed basis, until it is determined that is no longer necessary.

1.8 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF FLEET VEHICLES City Council will consider a formal resolution authorizing the purchase of replacement fleet vehicles from Dave Smith Motors (Kellogg, ID) and Sunrise Ford (Fontana, CA). The proposed vehicles include two (2) Dodge Ram 2500 pickup trucks that are properly equipped to receive snowplows, which are the standard pickups for Public Works. The other proposed vehicle is a Ford Explorer that will be assigned to administration at City Hall. Funding is available in the adopted FY 2022-23 budget.

1.9 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A BID SOLICITATION FOR DEMOLITION OF THE BUILDING AT 40986 BIG BEAR BOULEVARD
City Council will consider a formal resolution authoring staff to undertake a bid solicitation for the demolition of the building located at 40986 Big Bear Boulevard. Effective August 1, 2022, the City executed a 99-year ground lease for property owned by Bear Valley Mutual Water Company. The 19-acres includes the building at 40986 Big Bear Boulevard. The building, which is currently vacant, previously served as a sign shop and was most recently being remodeled. Staff has assessed the building and found it to be unsafe and in need of substantial repair should it look to be repurposed. The demolition of the building will alleviate the aesthetic and safety concerns as well as allow the property to be reimagined. Staff anticipates undertaking the bid solicitation immediately and presenting a contract for consideration in October 2022.

1.10 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RENTAL AGREEMENTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS FOR SNOW REMOVAL EQUIPMENT FOR WINTER SEASON 2022-23
City Council will consider a formal resolution authorizing purchase orders and rental agreements associated with winter snow management equipment. As a part of the winter snow management activities, the City Public Works Team relies on a variety of equipment that is both rented and owned. The resolution authorizes staff to purchase the necessary cutting edges and tire chains to be used on the City’s owned trucks and rented tractors. Additionally, the resolution will authorize the necessary rental agreements for loaders, backhoes, and dump trucks that will be used to support the City’s winter operations. Funding for these efforts is included in the approved Fiscal Year 2022-23 annual budget.

1.11 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CHANGE ORDER WITH SCHOCK CONTRACTING

CORPORATION FOR THE STANFIELD MARSH BOARDWALKS IMPROVEMENTS

PROJECT
City Council will consider a formal resolution authorizing a change order with Schock Contracting Corporation for the Stanfield Marsh Boardwalks Improvements Project. On August 1, 2022, the City Council awarded a contract to Schock Contracting Corporation for the Stanfield Marsh Boardwalks Improvements Project, which will remove and replace all existing wooden decking and handrails on the boardwalks which are original to the construction of the boardwalks from the mid-1990s. The proposed

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change order will be to install additional restraints and attachments, which are not currently installed, to provide additional structural integrity and seismic reinforcement. The contract with Schock Contracting Corporation is for $853,150 and the total project budget is $1,000,000 so there is sufficient funding available to bear the approximately $75,000 cost of the change order.

1.12 RESOLUTION REJECTING ALL BIDS FOR THE KNICKERBOCKER CHANNEL FENCE

REPLACEMENT PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO RESOLICIT BIDS City Council will consider a formal resolution rejecting all bids received for the Knickerbocker Channel Fence Replacement Project and authorize staff to resolicit bids for this project in early 2023. In June 2022, the City Council authorized staff to solicit bids for a project that would replace approximately 350 linear feet of chain link fence with new wrought iron fencing similar to that which was installed under a previous project.

Staff conducted a public procurement process and all bids received were in excess of the project’s budget of $75,000, ranging from $112,280 to $191,573. Staff is working with the San Bernardino County Flood Control District to revise the design of the fence that should result in lower bid prices. Staff anticipates that the project would be bid again in the winter 2023 and work would commence in the Spring.

1.13 RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO SUPERIOR PAVEMENT MARKINGS, INC. FOR THE FALL CITYWIDE LINE STRIPING PROJECT City Council will consider a formal resolution awarding a construction contract with Superior Pavement Markings, Inc. for the Fall Citywide Line Striping Project. The work included within the scope for this project is a restriping of all long (lane) lines throughout the City to enhance their visibility prior to the winter season.

A subsequent effort will take place again, in the spring, as the budget allows for this work to be completed twice per year. The refreshed and painted roadway marking will promote traffic safety.

1.14 ORDINANCE ADOPTING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND APPROVING ZONE CHANGE 2021-39 CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF 40347 YORK LANE (APN 0308-082-08) FROM COMMERICAL-VISITOR (C-3) TO SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-1) City Council will consider adopting an ordinance to change the zoning designation of vacant property addressed at 40347 York Lane (APN 0308-082-08). The requested change, from commercial-visitor to single family residential, is concurrently processed with an accompanying general plan amendment (GPA 2021- 038) to amend the underlying land use designations. A Negative Declaration, prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, concludes the request will not have a significant effect on the environment. City Council introduced the ordinance, read the title and waived further reading at the August 15, 2022 regular meeting.

1.15 RESOLUTION APPROVING A TASK ORDER WITH MERRELL-JOHNSON COMPANIES FOR

SURVEY SERVICES RELATED TO THE RATHBUN CREEK TRAIL PHASE II PROJECT City Council will consider a formal resolution approving a task order with Merrell-Johnson Companies for survey services related to the Rathbun Creek Trail Phase II Project. The City’s adopted Five-Year Capital Improvement Program contemplates the development and construction of Phases II & III of the Rathbun Creek Trail Project, which at build out will connect the San Bernardino National Forest to the shores of Big Bear Lake. Phase I, from Elm Street to Big Bear Boulevard, is already complete. In order to proceed with the engineering design of Phase II, staff solicited proposals for surveying services from the City’s on-call engineering and surveying firms. Staff is recommending approval of a Task Order with Merrell-Johnson Companies for this assignment, which will provide the necessary base map for the design to be built upon.

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ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR

2. PUBLIC HEARING
Any person may appear and be heard in support or in opposition to the proposal at the time of the hearing. If you challenge the action in court or an administrative proceeding, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in the notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City at or before the public hearing.

2.1 RESOLUTION APPROVING VACATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY APPLICATION 2021-140 FOR AN APPROXIMATELY 217 SQUARE FOOT PORTION OF FRANCIS WAY ADJACENT TO 199 AND 205 LAGUNITA LANE, APN’S 0307-071-36, 43 & 44, AND FINDING THE ACTION

CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT City Council will conduct a public hearing and will consider a formal resolution for a Vacation of Right-ofWay application 2021-140 to abandon a 217 square foot portion at the terminus of Francis Way. Upon abandonment, the adjoining property owner could then pursue a lot merger to combine property addressed at 199 and 205 Lagunita Lane (APN 0307-071-36, -43 & -44). The vacation request is not a project under Public Resources Code Section 21065 and is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. At a regular meeting on August 15, 2022, City Council took action to set the public hearing and also declared the action exempt from the Surplus Lands Act.

2.2 RESOLUTION APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2021-019 AND ORDINANCE APPROVING DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 2022-046, PERTAINING TO THE LAND USE ELEMENT, 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT, AND CORRESPONDING ZONING

AMENDMENTS
City Council will conduct a public hearing and consider a formal resolution to adopt the 2021-2029 Housing Element, which has been revised to accommodate comments received from the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) over the past several months. As part of the resolution, City Council will also consider amending the General Plan Land Use Element and General Plan Land Use Map to establish a new High Density Residential (HDR) land use designation under Policy L 1.1 to accommodate densities of 20 to 24 dwelling units per acre to encourage multifamily developments to meet the State housing goal requirements. City Council will also consider an ordinance approving a corresponding zone change on six parcels (APNs 311-411-13, 311-411-17, 311-421-02, 311-421-03, 311-421-39, and 2328- 301-25) – five of which are located near the intersection of Eagle Ridge and Starvation Flats Road, and one located on the south side of Moonridge Road, just west of Evergreen Drive. Since 2008, these six parcels have been identified as an overlay area requiring development comprising a minimum of 20 dwelling units per acre. The Development Code and Zoning Map will be amended to incorporate a new High Density Multiple Family Residential (R-4) zone district under Section 17.25.020.D and Tables 17.25.030.A and

17.25.050.A. In addition, the Development Code Amendment will include State-required implementation for requests for Reasonable Accommodation (Section 17.03.350 and 17.25.050.E), parking allowances for emergency shelters (Section 17.35.240.C.2), and Low Barrier Navigation Centers (Section 17.35.250 and Table 17.35.040.A). The Planning Commission considered these amendments at a public hearing on August 17, 2022.

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3. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS

3.1 DISCUSSION - CITY COUNCIL POLICY, PROCEDURES, AND RULES OF ORDER MANUAL At the City Council’s August 15, 2022 Meeting, an Agenda item request was made by Mayor Pro Tem Bynette Mote and seconded by Mayor Rick Herrick to review the City Council Policy, Procedures and Rules of Order Manual (Rules of Order). As a result of the Council’s review and discussion, City Council may provide staff direction to amend the Rules of Order, which were last updated on March 7, 2022.

4. COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS & ADDITIONAL CITY BUSINESS

4.1 CITY CLERK, CITY ATTORNEY, CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

4.2 COUNCILMEMBER BOARD/COMMITTEE RPEORTS & COMMENTS

ADJOURNMENT
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury, under the laws of the State of California, that the foregoing agenda was posted in accordance with the applicable legal requirements. Dated this 15th day of September 2022.

Erica Stephenson, City Clerk

The City of Big Bear Lake wishes to make all of its public meetings accessible to the public. If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (909) 866-5831. Notification 72 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.

Check# Vendor/Employee Date Amount
84191 Essel Technology Services, Inc. 08/12/2022 14,708.00 84192 Granite Construction Company 08/12/2022 758,292.85 84193 KOA Corporation 08/12/2022 3,578.75
84194 Lynn Merrill And Associates, Inc. 08/12/2022 19,410.37 84195 Sancon Technologies, Inc. 08/12/2022 150,240.60
84196 Transtech Engineers, Inc. 08/12/2022 47,917.50
84197 San Bernardino County Clerk of the Board of Supervisors 08/12/2022 50.00 84198 San Bernardino County Library ‐ Big Bear Branch 08/12/2022 5,000.00 84199 San Bernardino County Vehicle Svcs Dept 08/12/2022 9,658.27 84200 South Coast AQMD 08/12/2022 620.61
84204 Best Best & Krieger LLP 08/12/2022 42,200.00
84205 BioWorld USA, Inc. 08/12/2022 398.00
84206 BlackHole Technologies Inc 08/12/2022 1,672.96
84208 Bravo Arts Solutions LLC 08/12/2022 41.25
84209 Butchers Blocks & Building Materials 08/12/2022 387.86 84210 Bear Valley Electric 08/12/2022 10,156.07
84211 Bear Valley Printing Inc 08/12/2022 168.97
84212 Calif Joint Powers Ins Auth 08/12/2022 2,566.00
84213 Caritas Corporation 08/12/2022 19,529.39
84214 Cintas Corporation 08/12/2022 422.83
84215 Docu‐Trust 08/12/2022 50.00
84216 Frontier Communications 08/12/2022 2,767.48
84217 Grainger Inc. 08/12/2022 161.09
84219 Haaker Equipment Co. Inc. 08/12/2022 3,546.22
84220 Intelesys One, Inc. 08/12/2022 10,694.88
84221 LOR Geotechnical Group, Inc. 08/12/2022 858.00
84222 Mile High Equipment, Inc. 08/12/2022 960.00
84223 Mission Linen Supply Inc. 08/12/2022 1,334.91
84224 Susana Morales 08/12/2022 913.93
84225 MTech, Inc. 08/12/2022 243.24
84226 CivicPlus, LLC 08/12/2022 900.00
84227 Orkin Inc. 08/12/2022 266.00
84228 RDO Equipment Co 08/12/2022 3,515.37
84229 Robertson's Ready Mix 08/12/2022 122.57
84231 Transtech Engineers, Inc. 08/12/2022 41,815.00
84232 Twin Bear Equipment Rental, Inc. 08/12/2022 54.78 84233 Underground Service Alert Inc. 08/12/2022 412.22
84234 US Bank Corporate Payment Systems 08/12/2022 29,318.95 84235 Waxie Sanitary Supply Inc. 08/12/2022 4,255.99
84246 San Bernardino County 08/19/2022 2.00
84247 San Bernardino County Clerk of the Board of Supervisors 08/19/2022 50.00 84248 San Bernardino County Flood Control District 08/19/2022 11,107.00 84249 San Bernardino County Sheriff's Dept 08/19/2022 884,340.00 84250 City of Big Bear Lake Dept of Water & Power 08/19/2022 4,510.76 Checks Issued 08/06/2022 ‐ 09/01/2022
City of Big Bear Lake
Check# Vendor/Employee Date Amount
Checks Issued 08/06/2022 ‐ 09/01/2022
City of Big Bear Lake
84251 Mountain Area Regional Transit Authority 08/19/2022 86,282.00 84252 All Protection Alarm 08/19/2022 1,862.42
84253 American Legion Post 584 08/19/2022 7,500.00
84254 Big Bear Disposal Inc 08/19/2022 881.38
84255 Bear Valley Electric 08/19/2022 3,754.86
84256 Bear Valley Printing Inc 08/19/2022 451.16
84257 Bear Valley Tree Care, Inc. 08/19/2022 1,684.00
84258 Calolympic Glove & Safety Co 08/19/2022 981.21
84259 Charter Communications Holdings, LLC 08/19/2022 2,219.16 84260 Cintas Corporation 08/19/2022 588.27
84261 Eclipse Printing & Graphics, LLC 08/19/2022 745.23 84262 Emingers Mountain Nursery 08/19/2022 961.68
84263 GovernmentJobs.com, Inc 08/19/2022 1,049.40
84264 Mission Linen Supply Inc. 08/19/2022 1,311.71
84265 Montoya's Wholesale Nursery Inc 08/19/2022 3,232.50 84266 PRO‐PIPE Inc 08/19/2022 13,030.00
84267 ROW Traffic Safety, Inc. 08/19/2022 510.59
84268 Rochester Midland Corporation 08/19/2022 626.32
84269 Robertson's Ready Mix 08/19/2022 289.85
84270 MEVANS LLC 08/19/2022 31,015.92
84272 Vulcan Materials Company Inc. 08/19/2022 47,061.29 84273 Willdan Engineering Inc 08/19/2022 26,065.00
84277 County of San Bernardino Public Health, Environmental Health Svcs 08/25/2022 13,580.00 84278 Bear Valley Community Healthcare District 08/25/2022 324.00 84280 Big Bear Disposal Inc 08/25/2022 415,731.59
84281 Big Bear Paint Center 08/25/2022 48.62
84282 Butchers Blocks & Building Materials 08/25/2022 246.61 84283 Bear Valley Electric 08/25/2022 404.33
84284 Charter Communications Holdings, LLC 08/25/2022 289.96 84286 Lumber City Corp. 08/25/2022 205.94
84287 Emingers Mountain Nursery 08/25/2022 140.57
84288 Essel Technology Services, Inc. 08/25/2022 13,867.00 84289 Fidelity National Title Company 08/25/2022 3,000.00 84290 Fisher Integrated, Inc. 08/25/2022 1,200.00
84291 Extra Space Management Inc 08/25/2022 903.00
84292 Frontier Communications 08/25/2022 93.02
84293 Granite Construction Company 08/25/2022 706,154.67 84294 Granicus, LLC 08/25/2022 4,777.67
84296 The Grizzly 08/25/2022 6,179.25
84297 HdL Coren & Cone Inc. 08/25/2022 1,779.40
84299 Intelesys One, Inc. 08/25/2022 1,248.00
84300 KOA Corporation 08/25/2022 900.00
84301 LOR Geotechnical Group, Inc. 08/25/2022 3,410.80
Check# Vendor/Employee Date Amount
Checks Issued 08/06/2022 ‐ 09/01/2022
City of Big Bear Lake
84302 Mojave Desert & Mountain 08/25/2022 3,634.00
84303 Genuine Auto Parts 08/25/2022 218.41
84304 National Auto Fleet Group, Chevrolet of Wastonvill 08/25/2022 38,345.86 84305 Quill Corporation 08/25/2022 28.46
84306 Southwest Boulder & Stone Inc 08/25/2022 11,531.95 84307 Southwest Gas Corporation 08/25/2022 1,073.34
84308 Transtech Engineers, Inc. 08/25/2022 3,870.00
84309 Verizon Wireless 08/25/2022 1,290.63
84310 Uriel Villegas 08/25/2022 3,500.00
84311 Willdan Engineering Inc 08/25/2022 675.00
84312 California State Controller's Office 09/01/2022 40.00 84313 San Bernardino County Fire Protection District 09/01/2022 1,000.00 84314 City of Big Bear Lake Dept of Water & Power 09/01/2022 1,096.54 84316 Big Bear Valley Recreation & Parks District 09/01/2022 5,000.00 84317 Best Best & Krieger LLP 09/01/2022 59,892.87
84318 Bennett‐Bowen & Lighthouse, Inc. 09/01/2022 2,896.38 84319 Bear Valley Electric 09/01/2022 9,033.55
84321 Charter Communications Holdings, LLC 09/01/2022 1,035.85 84322 Dapeer Rosenblit & Litvak LLP 09/01/2022 2,221.30 84323 FedEx 09/01/2022 63.66
84324 Frontier Communications 09/01/2022 132.58
84325 Grainger Inc. 09/01/2022 16.36
84326 Marlin Business Bank 09/01/2022 1,660.06
84327 Mission Linen Supply Inc. 09/01/2022 1,335.73
84328 Randy Spitz 09/01/2022 125.00
84329 Orkin Inc. 09/01/2022 125.00
84330 Otis Elevator Company 09/01/2022 8,750.00
84331 Parkhouse Tire, Inc. 09/01/2022 2,532.24
84332 Quill Corporation 09/01/2022 435.16
84333 ROW Traffic Safety, Inc. 09/01/2022 452.13
84334 Rootx 09/01/2022 2,171.62
84335 David Joseph Scavone 09/01/2022 600.00
84336 Shred‐It 09/01/2022 509.10
84337 Soroptimist International of Big Bear Valley 09/01/2022 5,000.00 84338 Tom Dodson & Associates 09/01/2022 1,483.80
84339 US Bank Corporate Payment Systems 09/01/2022 13,096.90 84340 Vulcan Materials Company Inc. 09/01/2022 58,452.77 84341 Waxie Sanitary Supply Inc. 09/01/2022 5,644.96
84342 Willdan Engineering Inc 09/01/2022 294.00
ACH Ruth Lorentz 08/12/2022 1,870.00
ACH Gary Payne 08/19/2022 90.00
3,747,034.26
Check# Vendor/Employee Transaction Amount
City Council 4110
84198 San Bernardino County Library ‐ Big Bear Branch Community Sponsorship Grant Program 08/12/2022 5,000.00 84224 Susana Morales Council Meeting Provisions 08/12/2022 913.9384234 US Bank Corporate Payment Systems Meeting Supplies/Provisions, League of California Cities 08/12/2022 3,651.06 84253 American Legion Post 584 Contribution for American Patriot Music Project 08/19/2022 7,500.00 84316 Big Bear Valley Recreation
& Parks District Community Sponsorship Grant Program 09/01/2022 5,000.00 84337 Soroptimist International of Big Bear Valley Community Sponsorship Grant Program 09/01/2022 5,000.00 84339 US Bank Corporate Payment Systems Meeting Expense 09/01/2022 30.00 City Council Total 27,384.89
City Manager 4120
84234 US Bank Corporate Payment Systems Office Supplies/Subscription 08/12/2022 179.99 84309 Verizon Wireless Cell Phone Service 08/25/2022 56.41 84339 US Bank Corporate Payment Systems Digital Subscription 09/01/2022 135.00 City Manager Total 371.40
City Clerk 4130
84204 Best Best
& Krieger LLP Professional Legal Services ‐ Decennial Redistricting 08/12/2022 42,200.00 84220 Intelesys One, Inc. Records Request Support 08/12/2022 256.00 84226 CivicPlus, LLC Municipal Code Supplement 08/12/2022 900.00 84234 US Bank Corporate Payment Systems Business Cards 08/12/2022 40.30 84294 Granicus, LLC Peak Agenda Management Software 08/25/2022 4,777.67 84296 The Grizzly Legal Notices 08/25/2022 3,902.25
84309 Verizon Wireless Cell Phone Service 08/25/2022 60.80 84332 Quill Corporation Office Supplies 09/01/2022 219.77 84339 US Bank Corporate Payment Systems Office Supplies 09/01/2022 616.02 City Clerk Total 52,972.81
Finance 4140
84234 US Bank Corporate Payment Systems Business Cards 08/12/2022 20.15 84261 Eclipse Printing
& Graphics, LLC Check Stock 08/19/2022 745.23
84297 Hinderliter de Lamas
& Assoc Inc. Sales Tax Consulting Services 08/25/2022 1,779.40 84305 Quill Corporation Office Supplies 08/25/2022 28.4684309 Verizon Wireless Cell Phone Service 08/25/2022 15.95 84339 US Bank Corporate Payment Systems Office Supplies 09/01/2022 392.17 Finance Services Total 2,981.36
Human Resources 4150
84234 US Bank Corporate Payment Systems Misc. Training Provisions/Employee Recognition 08/12/2022 276.60 84263 GovernmentJobs.com, Inc Recruitment Expense 08/19/2022 1,049.40 84309 Verizon Wireless Cell Phone Service 08/25/2022 13.67 City of Big Bear Lake
Expenditure By Department
Checks Issued 08/06/2022 ‐ 09/01/2022
Check# Vendor/Employee Transaction Amount
City of Big Bear Lake
Expenditure By Department
Checks Issued 08/06/2022 ‐ 09/01/2022
84310 Uriel Villegas Commercial Driver Training 08/25/2022 3,500.00 84312 California State Controller's Office Notary Commission Application Fee 09/01/2022 40.00 84339 US Bank Corporate Payment Systems Conference/Training Expenses 09/01/2022 3,000.06 Human Resources Total 7,879.73
City Attorney 4170
84317 Best Best
& Krieger LLP Professional Legal Services 09/01/2022 59,892.87 City Attorney Total 59,892.87
Traffic Safety 4230
84210 Bear Valley Electric Electricity Usage 08/12/2022 17.30 84255 Bear Valley Electric Electricity Usage 08/19/2022 493.20 84283 Bear Valley Electric Electricity Usage 08/25/2022 361.34 PW: Traffic Safety Total 871.84
Law Enforcement 4250
84225 MTech, Inc. COPS Grant Equipment Purchase 08/12/2022 243.24 84249 San Bernardino County Sheriff's Dept Monthly Sheriff Contract ‐ July & August 08/19/2022 884,340.00
Law Enforcement Total 884,583.24
Animal Regulation 4260
84209 Butchers Blocks
& Building Materials Materials/Supplies 08/12/2022 14.66 84277 County of San Bernardino Public Health, Environmental Health Svcs Vector Control 08/25/2022 13,580.00 84329 Orkin Inc. Pest Control Services 09/01/2022 125.00 Animal Regulation Total 13,719.66
Engineering 4310
84196 Transtech Engineers, Inc. Professional Services 08/12/2022 7,122.5084199 San Bernardino County Vehicle Svcs Dept Fuel Charges 08/12/2022 48.98 84231 Transtech Engineers, Inc. Professional Services 08/12/2022 41,815.0084234 US Bank Corporate Payment Systems Meeting Supplies, Professional Standards Publication 08/12/2022 398.77 84247 San Bernardino County Clerk of the Board of Supervisors Recording Fees 08/19/2022 50.00 84288 Essel Technology Services, Inc. Environmental Site Assessment ‐ BVM Property 08/25/2022 13,867.00 84289 Fidelity National Title Company Title Report 08/25/2022 3,000.00 84308 Transtech Engineers, Inc. Professional Services 08/25/2022 3,870.0084309 Verizon Wireless Cell Phone Service 08/25/2022 83.59 84339 US Bank Corporate Payment Systems Printing Expense, Office Supplies 09/01/2022 61.29 84342 Willdan Engineering Inc Professional Services 09/01/2022 294.00 Engineering Total 70,611.13
Street Maintenance 4320
84199 San Bernardino County Vehicle Svcs Dept Fuel Charges 08/12/2022 4,734.79 84206 BlackHole Technologies Inc GPS Monthly Services 08/12/2022 1,672.96 84223 Mission Linen Supply Inc. Laundry Service 08/12/2022 533.97 84228 RDO Equipment Co Vehicle Repair 08/12/2022 3,515.37 Check# Vendor/Employee Transaction Amount
City of Big Bear Lake
Expenditure By Department
Checks Issued 08/06/2022 ‐ 09/01/2022
84229 Robertson's Ready Mix Materials/Supplies 08/12/2022 122.57 84234 US Bank Corporate Payment Systems Uniforms, Vehicle Repair Parts/Fuel 08/12/2022 427.87 84235 Waxie Sanitary Supply Inc. Janitorial Supplies 08/12/2022 1,064.00 84252 All Protection Alarm Alarm Monitoring 08/19/2022 436.32 84257 Bear Valley Tree Care, Inc. Tree Removal 08/19/2022 1,684.00 84258 Calolympic Glove
& Safety Co Safety Supplies 08/19/2022 490.61
84259 Charter Communications Holdings, LLC Cable Service 08/19/2022 75.88 84260 Cintas Corporation First Aid Supplies 08/19/2022 352.86 84264 Mission Linen Supply Inc. Laundry Service 08/19/2022 524.69 84267 ROW Traffic Safety, Inc. Traffic Signs 08/19/2022 85.59 84268 Rochester Midland Corporation Janitorial Supplies 08/19/2022 156.58 84269 Robertson's Ready Mix Materials/Supplies 08/19/2022 289.85 84282 Butchers Blocks
& Building Materials Materials/Supplies 08/25/2022 76.89 84286 Lumber City Corp. Materials/Supplies 08/25/2022 46.93 84291 Extra Space Management Inc Storage Rental Spaces 08/25/2022 903.00 84303 Genuine Auto Parts Vehicle Repair Parts 08/25/2022 218.41 84309 Verizon Wireless Cell Phone Service 08/25/2022 195.66 84325 Grainger Inc. Materials/Supplies 09/01/2022 16.3684327 Mission Linen Supply Inc. Laundry Service 09/01/2022 534.30 84333 ROW Traffic Safety, Inc. Traffic Signs 09/01/2022 452.13 84339 US Bank Corporate Payment Systems Office Supplies, Fuel 09/01/2022 91.81 84340 Vulcan Materials Company Inc. Materials/Supplies 09/01/2022 2,263.24 84341 Waxie Sanitary Supply Inc. Janitorial Supplies 09/01/2022 1,411.24 PW: Street Maintenance Total 22,377.88
Vehicle Maintenance 4325
84223 Mission Linen Supply Inc. Laundry Service 08/12/2022 66.74 84250 City of Big Bear Lake Dept of Water
& Power Water Usage 08/19/2022 182.70
84255 Bear Valley Electric Electricity Usage 08/19/2022 33.04 84264 Mission Linen Supply Inc. Laundry Service 08/19/2022 65.58 84307 Southwest Gas Corporation Natural Gas Usage 08/25/2022 38.06 84318 Bennett‐Bowen
& Lighthouse, Inc. Materials/Supplies 09/01/2022 2,896.38 84327 Mission Linen Supply Inc. Laundry Service 09/01/2022 66.77 84331 Parkhouse Tire, Inc. Vehicle Repair Parts 09/01/2022 2,532.24 PW: Vehicle Maintenance Total 5,881.51
Street Lighting 4330
84210 Bear Valley Electric Electricity Usage 08/12/2022 6,264.43 84255 Bear Valley Electric Electricity Usage 08/19/2022 245.34 84283 Bear Valley Electric Electricity Usage 08/25/2022 42.99 84319 Bear Valley Electric Electricity Usage 09/01/2022 5,574.10 PW: Street Lighting Total 12,126.86
Check# Vendor/Employee Transaction Amount
City of Big Bear Lake
Expenditure By Department
Checks Issued 08/06/2022 ‐ 09/01/2022
Parking Lots / Chamber Building 4335
84209 Butchers Blocks
& Building Materials Materials/Supplies 08/12/2022 83.16 84210 Bear Valley Electric Electricity Usage 08/12/2022 1,379.22 84227 Orkin Inc. Pest Control Services 08/12/2022 85.00 84235 Waxie Sanitary Supply Inc. Janitorial Supplies 08/12/2022 1,064.00 84250 City of Big Bear Lake Dept of Water
& Power Water Usage 08/19/2022 687.69
84254 Big Bear Disposal Inc Portable Restroom Rentals 08/19/2022 670.48 84255 Bear Valley Electric Electricity Usage 08/19/2022 135.81 84268 Rochester Midland Corporation Janitorial Supplies 08/19/2022 156.58 84282 Butchers Blocks
& Building Materials Materials/Supplies 08/25/2022 8.05 84319 Bear Valley Electric Electricity Usage 09/01/2022 1,502.13 84321 Charter Communications Holdings, LLC Security Camera Internet Service 09/01/2022 239.96 84341 Waxie Sanitary Supply Inc. Janitorial Supplies 09/01/2022 1,411.24 PW: Parking Lots/Chamber Total 7,423.32
Planning 4410
84197 San Bernardino County Clerk of the Board of Supervisors Recording Fees 08/12/2022 50.00 84234 US Bank Corporate Payment Systems Ergonomic Office Supplies 08/12/2022 259.75 84246 San Bernardino County Monthly Assessor Parcel Map Update 08/19/2022 2.00 84256 Bear Valley Printing Inc Signs 08/19/2022 451.16
84311 Willdan Engineering Inc Professional Services 08/25/2022 675.00 84323 FedEx Shipping Charges 09/01/2022 63.66
84332 Quill Corporation Office Supplies 09/01/2022 215.3984339 US Bank Corporate Payment Systems Office Supplies 09/01/2022 38.53 ACH Ruth Lorentz Professional Services 08/12/2022 1,870.00 Planning Total 3,625.49
Planning Commission 4411
84296 The Grizzly Legal Notices 08/25/2022 2,277.00
Planning Commission Total 2,277.00
Tourism Registration / Administratio 4414
84267 ROW Traffic Safety, Inc. Traffic Signs 08/19/2022 425.00 84286 Lumber City Corp. Materials/Supplies 08/25/2022 146.41 Tourism Registration / Administration Total 571.41
Tourism
& Municipal Code Complian 4415
84199 San Bernardino County Vehicle Svcs Dept Fuel Charges 08/12/2022 1,436.12 84234 US Bank Corporate Payment Systems Business Cards 08/12/2022 20.15 84309 Verizon Wireless Cell Phone Service 08/25/2022 205.11 84322 Dapeer Rosenblit
& Litvak LLP Professional Legal Services 09/01/2022 2,221.30 84324 Frontier Communications Telephone Service 09/01/2022 72.26 Tourism
& Municipal Code Compliance Total 3,954.94
Check# Vendor/Employee Transaction Amount
City of Big Bear Lake
Expenditure By Department
Checks Issued 08/06/2022 ‐ 09/01/2022
Building
& Safety 4430
84234 US Bank Corporate Payment Systems Calbo Membership 08/12/2022 215.00 84273 Willdan Engineering Inc Professional Services 08/19/2022 26,065.00 84309 Verizon Wireless Cell Phone Service 08/25/2022 86.16 84339 US Bank Corporate Payment Systems Business Cards 09/01/2022 56.03 Building
& Safety Total 26,422.19
PAC Administration 4610
84208 Bravo Arts Solutions LLC Ticket Printing Fees 08/12/2022 41.25 84309 Verizon Wireless Cell Phone Service 08/25/2022 9.12 PAC Administration Total 50.37
City Parks
& Trails 4625
84209 Butchers Blocks
& Building Materials Materials/Supplies 08/12/2022 86.08 84211 Bear Valley Printing Inc Armed Forces Banner 08/12/2022 168.97 84232 Twin Bear Equipment Rental, Inc. Equipment Rental 08/12/2022 54.78 84234 US Bank Corporate Payment Systems Pressure Washer/US, California, POW‐MIA Flags 08/12/2022 3,294.01 84235 Waxie Sanitary Supply Inc. Janitorial Supplies 08/12/2022 1,064.00 84250 City of Big Bear Lake Dept of Water
& Power Water Usage 08/19/2022 2,173.98
84252 All Protection Alarm Alarm Monitoring 08/19/2022 179.70 84255 Bear Valley Electric Electricity Usage 08/19/2022 399.58 84262 Emingers Mountain Nursery Landscaping Supplies 08/19/2022 202.48 84268 Rochester Midland Corporation Janitorial Supplies 08/19/2022 156.58 84282 Butchers Blocks
& Building Materials Materials/Supplies 08/25/2022 97.00 84284 Charter Communications Holdings, LLC Security Camera Internet Service 08/25/2022 289.96 84314 City of Big Bear Lake Dept of Water
& Power Water Usage 09/01/2022 1,096.54
84319 Bear Valley Electric Electricity Usage 09/01/2022 441.73 84321 Charter Communications Holdings, LLC Security Camera Internet Service 09/01/2022 119.98 84339 US Bank Corporate Payment Systems Pressure Washer Refund/Irrigation Supplies 09/01/2022 ‐194.46 84341 Waxie Sanitary Supply Inc. Janitorial Supplies 09/01/2022 1,411.24 City Parks
& Trails Total 11,042.15
General Government 4800
84212 Calif Joint Powers Ins Auth All Risk Property Insurance 08/12/2022 2,026.00 84214 Cintas Corporation First Aid Supplies 08/12/2022 422.83 84215 Docu‐Trust Document Storage 08/12/2022 50.00
84216 Frontier Communications Telephone Service 08/12/2022 2,160.11 84234 US Bank Corporate Payment Systems Ergonomic Office Chairs, Envelopes, Subscription 08/12/2022 4,226.11 84252 All Protection Alarm Alarm Monitoring 08/19/2022 673.85 84259 Charter Communications Holdings, LLC Internet/Cable Service 08/19/2022 2,023.30 84278 Bear Valley Community Healthcare District Covid‐19 Testing Fees 08/25/2022 324.00 84309 Verizon Wireless Cell Phone Service 08/25/2022 6.83 84321 Charter Communications Holdings, LLC Internet Service 09/01/2022 675.91 84324 Frontier Communications Telephone Service 09/01/2022 60.32 Check# Vendor/Employee Transaction Amount
City of Big Bear Lake
Expenditure By Department
Checks Issued 08/06/2022 ‐ 09/01/2022
84326 Marlin Business Bank Copier Lease 09/01/2022 1,660.06 84328 Randy Spitz Meeting Supplies 09/01/2022 125.00
84336 Shred‐It Document Shredding 09/01/2022 509.10
84339 US Bank Corporate Payment Systems Office Supplies, Digital Meeting Platform 09/01/2022 2,091.90 General Government Total 17,035.32
Information Technology 4810
84220 Intelesys One, Inc. IT Services/License Fees September 2022 08/12/2022 10,438.88 84234 US Bank Corporate Payment Systems Computer Equipment 08/12/2022 145.89 84290 Fisher Integrated, Inc. Video Streaming 08/25/2022 1,200.00 84299 Intelesys One, Inc. IT Services 08/25/2022 1,248.00 84309 Verizon Wireless Cell Phone Service 08/25/2022 51.68 84339 US Bank Corporate Payment Systems Software Subscription, Computer Equipment 09/01/2022 4,733.68 Technology Services Total 17,818.13
Civic Center 4820
84199 San Bernardino County Vehicle Svcs Dept Fuel Charges 08/12/2022 1,969.68 84217 Grainger Inc. Materials/Supplies 08/12/2022 161.0984223 Mission Linen Supply Inc. Laundry Service 08/12/2022 93.44 84227 Orkin Inc. Pest Control Services 08/12/2022 181.00 84234 US Bank Corporate Payment Systems Office Supplies, Flags, Lightbulbs 08/12/2022 1,668.05 84235 Waxie Sanitary Supply Inc. Janitorial Supplies 08/12/2022 1,063.99 84250 City of Big Bear Lake Dept of Water
& Power Water Usage 08/19/2022 515.34
84252 All Protection Alarm Alarm Monitoring 08/19/2022 453.00 84259 Charter Communications Holdings, LLC Security Camera Internet Service 08/19/2022 119.98 84264 Mission Linen Supply Inc. Laundry Service 08/19/2022 91.81 84268 Rochester Midland Corporation Janitorial Supplies 08/19/2022 156.58 84281 Big Bear Paint Center Paint Supplies 08/25/2022 48.62 84282 Butchers Blocks
& Building Materials Materials/Supplies 08/25/2022 20.59 84307 Southwest Gas Corporation Natural Gas Usage 08/25/2022 146.95 84309 Verizon Wireless Cell Phone Service 08/25/2022 49.45 84327 Mission Linen Supply Inc. Laundry Service 09/01/2022 93.50 84330 Otis Elevator Company Elevator Maintenance 09/01/2022 8,750.00 84335 David Joseph Scavone City Hall Maintenance
& Repairs 09/01/2022 600.00
84339 US Bank Corporate Payment Systems Office Equipment/Supplies 09/01/2022 553.03 84341 Waxie Sanitary Supply Inc. Janitorial Supplies 09/01/2022 1,411.24 Civic Center Total 18,147.34
PAC Operations
& Maintenance 4821
84252 All Protection Alarm Alarm Monitoring 08/19/2022 119.55 84282 Butchers Blocks
& Building Materials Materials/Supplies 08/25/2022 34.78 84307 Southwest Gas Corporation Natural Gas Usage 08/25/2022 30.32 84309 Verizon Wireless Cell Phone Service 08/25/2022 45.58 84339 US Bank Corporate Payment Systems Microphones 09/01/2022 1,203.84 Check# Vendor/Employee Transaction Amount
City of Big Bear Lake
Expenditure By Department
Checks Issued 08/06/2022 ‐ 09/01/2022
ACH Gary Payne Equipment Maintenance 08/19/2022 90.00
PAC Operations
& Maintenance Total 1,524.07
Sanitation 250
84199 San Bernardino County Vehicle Svcs Dept Fuel Charges 08/12/2022 1,468.70 84200 South Coast AQMD AQMD Annual Fees 08/12/2022 620.61 84205 BioWorld USA, Inc. Materials/Supplies 08/12/2022 398.00 84209 Butchers Blocks
& Building Materials Materials/Supplies 08/12/2022 8.23 84210 Bear Valley Electric Electricity Usage 08/12/2022 1,658.12 84212 Calif Joint Powers Ins Auth All Risk Property Insurance 08/12/2022 360.00 84216 Frontier Communications Telephone Service 08/12/2022 607.37 84219 Haaker Equipment Co. Inc. Vehicle Repair 08/12/2022 3,546.22 84222 Mile High Equipment, Inc. Sewer Repair 08/12/2022 960.00 84223 Mission Linen Supply Inc. Laundry Service 08/12/2022 533.97 84233 Underground Service Alert Inc. Underground Service Alerts 08/12/2022 412.22 84234 US Bank Corporate Payment Systems Mailing Service 08/12/2022 5,578.25 84250 City of Big Bear Lake Dept of Water
& Power Water Usage 08/19/2022 48.75
84255 Bear Valley Electric Electricity Usage 08/19/2022 2,065.72 84258 Calolympic Glove
& Safety Co Safety Supplies 08/19/2022 490.60
84260 Cintas Corporation First Aid Supplies 08/19/2022 235.41 84264 Mission Linen Supply Inc. Laundry Service 08/19/2022 524.69 84266 PRO‐PIPE Inc CCTV Pipe Inspection 08/19/2022 13,030.00 84286 Lumber City Corp. Materials/Supplies 08/25/2022 12.60 84292 Frontier Communications Telephone Service 08/25/2022 93.0284307 Southwest Gas Corporation Natural Gas Usage 08/25/2022 38.04 84309 Verizon Wireless Cell Phone Service 08/25/2022 331.66 84319 Bear Valley Electric Electricity Usage 09/01/2022 842.24 84327 Mission Linen Supply Inc. Laundry Service 09/01/2022 534.30 84334 Rootx Materials/Supplies 09/01/2022 2,171.6284339 US Bank Corporate Payment Systems CWEA Membership 09/01/2022 288.00 Sanitation Total 36,858.34
Mountain Transit 282
84251 Mountain Area Regional Transit Authority Bus Stop Contribution Moonridge & Knickerbocker Rd 08/19/2022 86,282.00
Mountain Transit Total 86,282.00
Village Streetscape Maintenance 291
84209 Butchers Blocks
& Building Materials Materials/Supplies 08/12/2022 13.72 84210 Bear Valley Electric Electricity Usage 08/12/2022 837.00 84250 City of Big Bear Lake Dept of Water
& Power Water Usage 08/19/2022 902.30
84255 Bear Valley Electric Electricity Usage 08/19/2022 382.17 84262 Emingers Mountain Nursery Landscaping 08/19/2022 759.20 84265 Montoya's Wholesale Nursery Inc Landscaping 08/19/2022 3,232.50 84280 Big Bear Disposal Inc Village Litter Containers 08/25/2022 3,687.64 Check# Vendor/Employee Transaction Amount
City of Big Bear Lake
Expenditure By Department
Checks Issued 08/06/2022 ‐ 09/01/2022
84282 Butchers Blocks
& Building Materials Materials/Supplies 08/25/2022 9.30 84287 Emingers Mountain Nursery Landscaping Supplies 08/25/2022 140.57 84307 Southwest Gas Corporation Natural Gas Usage 08/25/2022 819.97 84319 Bear Valley Electric Electricity Usage 09/01/2022 673.35 Village Streetscape Maintenance Total 11,457.72
Capital Projects 321
84191 Essel Technology Services, Inc. Environmental Site Assessment ‐ Lakefront Park 08/12/2022 14,708.00 84195 Sancon Technologies, Inc. Sanitary Sewer Cured‐in‐Place Pipe Project (CIPP) 08/12/2022 150,240.60 84196 Transtech Engineers, Inc. Castle Rock Trailhead Surveying Services 08/12/2022 40,795.00 84209 Butchers Blocks
& Building Materials Animal Shelter Improvements 08/12/2022 182.01 84213 Caritas Corporation Due Diligence Report for Ground Lease 08/12/2022 19,529.39 84254 Big Bear Disposal Inc Animal Shelter Improvements 08/19/2022 109.89 84304 National Auto Fleet Group, Chevrolet of Watsonville Vehicle Replacement 08/25/2022 38,345.86 84338 Tom Dodson
& Associates Castle Rock Trailhead Environmental Services 09/01/2022 1,483.80 Capital Projects Total 265,394.55
Street Improvement Projects 350
84192 Granite Construction Company Moonridge Realignment & Roundabouts Construction 08/12/2022 758,292.85
84193 KOA Corporation Moonridge Realignment
& Roundabouts Construction 08/12/2022 3,578.75
84221 LOR Geotechnical Group, Inc. FY2022‐23 Street Rehab Project 08/12/2022 858.00 84270 MEVANS LLC Moonridge Realignment
& Roundabouts Construction 08/19/2022 31,015.92
84272 Vulcan Materials Company Inc. FY2022‐23 Street Rehab Project 08/19/2022 47,061.29 84293 Granite Construction Company Moonridge Realignment & Roundabouts Construction 08/25/2022 706,154.67
84300 KOA Corporation Moonridge Realignment
& Roundabouts Construction 08/25/2022 900.00
84301 LOR Geotechnical Group, Inc. Moonridge Realignment & Roundabouts Construction 08/25/2022 3,410.80
84306 Southwest Boulder
& Stone Inc Moonridge Realignment
& Roundabouts Construction 08/25/2022 11,531.95
84340 Vulcan Materials Company Inc. FY2022‐23 Street Rehab Project 09/01/2022 56,189.53 Capital Projects/ Street Improvements Total 1,618,993.76 Refuse 550
84194 Lynn Merrill And Associates, Inc. Professional Services 08/12/2022 19,410.37 84212 Calif Joint Powers Ins Auth All Risk Property Insurance 08/12/2022 180.00 84223 Mission Linen Supply Inc. Laundry Service 08/12/2022 106.79 84234 US Bank Corporate Payment Systems Mailing Service 08/12/2022 8,917.00 84248 San Bernardino County Flood Control District NPDES Agreement #11‐545 Annual Fee 08/19/2022 11,107.00 84254 Big Bear Disposal Inc Rental Toilets 08/19/2022 101.01 84264 Mission Linen Supply Inc. Laundry Service 08/19/2022 104.94 84280 Big Bear Disposal Inc Residential Curb/Bin Service 08/25/2022 412,043.95 84302 Mojave Desert
& Mountain Membership Contributions 08/25/2022 3,634.00 84309 Verizon Wireless Cell Phone Service 08/25/2022 78.96 84313 San Bernardino County Fire Protection District Hazardous Materials CUPA Permit 09/01/2022 1,000.00 84327 Mission Linen Supply Inc. Laundry Service 09/01/2022 106.86 Refuse Total 456,790.88
Grand Total 3,747,034.26
DISTRIBUTION OF TREASURY CASH Rate Amount % of Total
Demand Account - Union Bank $ 6.84% 2,280,178
Imprest Cash - Union Bank Payroll $ 0.02% 5,000
Imprest Cash $ 0.00% 1,525
Dental Self Insured Checking $ 0.48% 159,203
Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) 1.090% 30,883,681 $ 92.66% Total Cash In Treasury: 33,329,588 $ 100.00%
INVESTMENT ACTIVITY Days Deposits Withdrawals
LAIF Average Life (Days) of Portfolio 311
LAIF Transactions $0 $350,000
Interest Received for Fiscal Year 2022-23 $0
DISTRIBUTION OF CASH BY FUND July 2022 June 2022 Change General $ 22,727,821 22,258,251 $ (469,570) $
Sanitation $ 6,157,758 5,517,202 $ (640,556) $
Capital Improvement $ 194,302 3,113,477 $ 2,919,175 $
Refuse $ 1,278,827 1,231,858 $ (46,969) $
Trust $ 450,590 633,417 $ 182,827 $
Successor Agency $ 1,226,123 133,827 $ (1,092,296) $
AB 3229 Supp Law Enforce $ 440,821 441,556 $ 735 $
Total Cash in Treasury: 33,329,588 $ 32,476,242 $ 853,346 $ CASH WITH FISCAL AGENT - RESERVE FUNDS Cost Basis Market Value Current Yield 2005 Revenue Refunding Bonds
Big Bear Lake Reserve Fund $ 579,579 579,579 $ 1.95%
Moonridge Reserve Fund $ 79,416 79,416 $ 1.95%
1999 IA Tax Allocation Bonds $ 289,289 289,289 $ 1.95%
- The aforementioned investments conform to the City's investment policy. (Res. 2022-64) - Cash is sufficient to meet needs of the next 6 months. - Interest earned on invested cash is accrued on a quarterly basis.

Pursuant to California Government Code 53647 all local government agencies are required to report the current market value of investments under management by an outside party. The reserve funds for the aforementioned bond issues are held and managed by the City's Trustee, Union Bank.

CITY OF BIG BEAR LAKE

TREASURER'S REPORT
July 31, 2022
Preliminary (Excludes Year End Accounting Adjustments)
Regular Meeting Minutes – June 20, 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 6:05 p.m., Monday, June 20, 2022, at the Civic Center, 39707 Big Bear Boulevard, Big Bear Lake, California.

OPEN SESSION
Councilmembers Present: Mayor Rick Herrick
Mayor Pro Tem Bynette Mote
Councilmembers Absent: Councilmember Alan Lee
Councilmember Perri Melnick
Councilmember Randall Putz
Others Present: Jeff Mathieu, Interim City Manager
Erica Stephenson, City Clerk
Stephen P. Deitsch, City Attorney

ADJOURNMENT
Due to a lack of quorum, Mayor Herrick adjourned the meeting at 6:08 p.m. ____________________________
Erica Stephenson, City Clerk
Special Meeting Minutes – June 29, 2022
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A Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Big Bear Lake was called to order by Mayor Herrick at 9:04 a.m., Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at the Civic Center, 39707 Big Bear Boulevard, Big Bear Lake, California.

OPEN SESSION
Flag Salute: Flag Salute led by Mayor Herrick
Councilmembers Present: Mayor Rick Herrick
Mayor Pro Tem Bynette Mote
Councilmembers Participating Remotely: Councilmember Perri Melnick Councilmembers Excused: Councilmember Randall Putz
Councilmembers Absent: Councilmember Alan Lee
Others Present: Jeff Mathieu, Interim City Manager
Erica Stephenson, City Clerk
Others Participating Remotely: Stephen P. Deitsch, City Attorney A motion was made by Mayor Herrick, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mote, to excuse Councilmember Putz from attendance at this meeting.

Said motion was approved by the following vote:

AYES: Mote, Melnick, Herrick
NOES: None
ABSENT: Lee
EXCUSED: Putz

PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Maureen Auer, Big Bear Lake Resident, offered her condolences to Councilmember Lee for the passing of a family member; stated the reason as to why this Special Meeting had to be called was due to Councilmember Lee’s absence at the June 20, 2022, meeting; indicated her beliefs that Councilmember Lee is not representing the best interests of his constituents.

Bernard Bryan, Big Bear Lake Resident, indicated that voter intimidation was exhibited when the Grizzly newspaper published names of individuals that signed the Notice of Intent to Recall Councilmember Mote and announced that a complaint has been made with the Secretary of State’s Office regarding this action; stated the various reasons as to why he and the Notice of Intent signers are pursuing this recall.

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Patrice Duncan, Sugarloaf Resident, questioned Councilmember Lee’s reasons for being absent at recent City Council meetings; requested for Mayor Herrick to consider a future agenda item that would reprimand Councilmember Lee for his alleged disregard of City resources; demanded his resignation.

1. CONSENT CALENDAR

1.1 APPROVAL OF DEMANDS – CHECK ISSUE DATE 05/26/2022 THROUGH 06/09/2022 IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,403,226.80
Approved.

1.2 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE 2022 CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE REVIEW

City Council considered a resolution directing the City Clerk to review the City’s Conflict of Interest Code. The City’s Conflict of Interest Code is required to be reviewed every two years. The results of this review will be provided to City Council no later than October 1, 2022.

Approved and adopted the following resolution entitled:

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-72
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE 2022 CONFLICT

OF INTEREST CODE REVIEW

1.3 RESOLUTION ADOPTING PROPOSED PROJECTS LIST FOR RMRA FUNDING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23
City Council considered a formal resolution that would adopt a list of proposed projects to be completed utilizing the City’s RMRA funding for Fiscal Year 2022-23. Road Maintenance Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) funding was created by SB 1 in 2017 and provides an annual allocation to the City in an amount of approximately $100,000. The funding is allocated to the Annual Street Rehabilitation Project, which is consistent with the RMRA guidelines, and the list will indicate the specific street segments to be included within the project. Submittal of this projects list will keep the City’s funding in good standing for the upcoming year.

Approved and adopted the following resolution entitled:

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-73

RESOLUTION ADOPTING PROPOSED PROJECTS LIST FOR
RMRA FUNDING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23

1.4 RESOLUTION APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MINAGAR AND ASSOCIATES FOR PREPARATION OF THE CITY’S LOCAL ROADWAY

SAFETY PLAN
City Council considered a formal resolution approving a professional services agreement with Minagar and Associates for the preparation of the City’s Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP). In early 2021, the City was awarded grant funding from the State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for the preparation of an LRSP. An LRSP is a document that will systematically identify and analyze local roadway safety problems and recommend the appropriate countermeasures to remedy the

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concerns. An LRSP will provide a framework for addressing roadway safety concerns and will also satisfy a prerequisite requirement of future State grant funding. The total grant award of $40,000 and the required $10,000 City match provides the necessary funding for this planning effort.

Approved and adopted the following resolution entitled:

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-74

RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A GRANT FROM CALTRANS AND

APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH

MINAGAR AND ASSOCIATES FOR PREPARATION OF THE
CITY’S LOCAL ROADWAY SAFETY PLAN

1.5 RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 8 TO THE WASTE DISPOSAL

AGREEMENT WITH SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
City Council considered a formal resolution authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute an amendment to the City’s agreement with San Bernardino County for disposal of solid waste at county landfill facilities. The City and fourteen (14) other incorporated cities within the County executed an agreement with San Bernardino County in 1998 for the utilization of the County operated solid waste disposal infrastructure. The agreement includes provisions for an annual price adjustment based upon calculated factors utilizing the Producer Price Index (PPI) and the Employment Cost Index (ECI). The proposed amendment will adopt an adjustment of 7.23% for Fiscal Year 2022-23 disposal costs and also cap the costs provided for in the WDA to 85% of the posted gate rate for landfill facilities going forward, limiting future cost increases.

Approved and adopted the following resolution entitled:

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-75
RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 8 TO THE

WASTE DISPOSAL AGREEMENET WITH

SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY

1.6 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A BID SOLICITATION FOR THE KNICKERBOCKER

CHANNEL FENCE REPLACEMENT PROJECT
City Council considered a formal resolution authorizing a bid solicitation for the Knickerbocker Channel Fence Replacement Project. Included in the adopted Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year 2022-23 is a project to replace fencing along Knickerbocker Channel that was not replaced when the project was constructed several years back. The remaining chain link fence is beginning to fail, creating safety concerns along the channel. The project proposes to replace approximately 350 linear feet of the chain link with new, wrought iron to match the remaining fence along Knickerbocker Channel. Authorization of this bid solicitation is requested so that these improvements may be made during this summer construction season.

Approved and adopted the following resolution entitled:

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-76

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A BID SOLICITATION FOR

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THE KNICKERBOCKER CHANNEL FENCE

REPLACEMENT PROJECT

1.7 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE ROTARY PARK

FENCING PROJECT
City Council considered a formal resolution accepting the improvements and authorizing the Notice of Completion for the Rotary Park Fencing Project. Included in the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Capital Improvement Program budget were various improvements to Rotary Park, including the construction of a new perimeter fence around the park. A contract for the fencing improvements was awarded to Harris Steel Fence Company, Los Angeles, CA, in March 2022. As of May 13, 2022, the work has been successfully completed and staff is recommending the acceptance of the improvements. Staff recommended that the City Council accept the work of Harris Steel Fence Company and authorize the filing of a Notice of Completion for the Rotary Park Fencing Project. Work is ongoing at Rotary Park and it is anticipated that the remaining lighting and landscaping improvements will be completed by the end of June.

Approved and adopted the following resolution entitled:

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-77

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE

ROTARY PARK FENCING PROJECT
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Mote, seconded by Councilmember Melnick, to approve the Consent Calendar.

Said motion was approved by the following vote:

AYES: Melnick, Mote, Herrick
NOES: None
ABSENT: Lee
EXCUSED: Putz

ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
None.

ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council at this Open Session, Mayor Herrick adjourned the meeting at 9:16 a.m.
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Erica Stephenson, City Clerk
Regular Meeting Minutes – July 18, 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 4:15 p.m., Monday, July 18, 2022, at the Civic Center, 39707 Big Bear Boulevard, Big Bear Lake, California.

PUBLIC FORUM FOR CLOSED SESSION: None.

At the hour of 4:15 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 Councilmember Putz
Invocation: Invocation was led by Pastor Eric Hoerger from Believer’s Chapel.

Councilmembers Present: Mayor Rick Herrick
Mayor Pro Tem Bynette Mote
Councilmember Alan Lee
Councilmember Perri Melnick
Councilmember Randall Putz
Others Present: Jeff Mathieu, Interim City Manager
Erica Stephenson, City Clerk
Stephen P. Deitsch, City Attorney

RESULTS OF CLOSED SESSION

1. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 Title of Position to be filled: City Manager
No reportable action.

PRESENTATIONS
• Introduction of New City Employees:
 Kyle Benalcazar, Administrative Assistant – Community Development Department  Alicia Greek, Administrative Assistant – Support Services Department  Kathrine Henderson, Administrative Assistant – Public Services Department  Elsa Montes, Administrative Analyst – Administrative Services Department

PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS

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July 18, 2022
Patrice Duncan, Big Bear City resident, implored Council to take disciplinary action against Councilmember Lee for his consecutive unexcused absences at prior Council Meetings; briefly discussed Councilmember Lee’s Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) campaign statements and questioned his expenses and contributions.

Ellen Clarke, Executive Director of the Big Bear Chamber of Commerce, invited the Council and the public to the upcoming Chamber of Commerce fundraiser on July 31.

Matt Scriven, Big Bear Lake resident, recalled a recent experience with a petitioner that was seeking signatures for the Recall of Councilmember Mote; expressed his beliefs that the petitioner was portraying false information about Councilmember Mote.

Alan Lee, Big Bear Lake Councilmember, stated that he makes his Council decisions based upon what he said he would do for his constituents during his campaign: including his efforts to, strike a balance in the community related to the oversaturation of private home rentals, to treat all local businesses fairly, and his intentions to provide a voice to “everyday Big Bear” residents; implored the entire Council to do better for the community; expressed his disappointment related to the treatment he received recently while he and his family grieved the passing of his mother-in-law.

Malcolm Lee, Big Bear Lake resident, stated his Big Bear Lake address where he resides, his profession as a public school teacher and indicated that he was Councilmember Lee’s son; expressed he was speaking tonight to defend the honor of his grandmother that had recently passed away; believes it is shameful how the Council has treated his father during his families time of grief.

Bernard Bryan, Big Bear Lake resident, stated that the vacation rental compromise is making a mockery of the community and the real issues at hand; outlined his position for supporting the Recall of Councilmember Mote; expressed the negative feedback he has received regarding Councilmember Mote while he has been seeking petition signatures.

Theodore Trentman, Big Bear Lake resident, discussed an affordable housing project that he indicated was voted down by Council in 2011 due to community opposition; questioned Councilmember Lee’s motives and expressed his beliefs that the community was in a better position before Councilmember Lee taking office.

1. CONSENT CALENDAR

1.1 APPROVAL OF DEMANDS – CHECK ISSUE DATE 06/10/2022 THROUGH 06/23/2022 IN THE AMOUNT OF $866,840.58 AND THE MAY 2022 TREASURER’S REPORT Approved.

1.2 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE ROTARY

PARK LIGHTING PROJECT
City Council considered a formal resolution accepting the improvements and authorizing the Notice of Completion for the Rotary Park Lighting Project. A contract for the lighting improvements was awarded to 3P Construction, Menifee, CA, in March 2022. The work was completed on June 24, 2022, thus staff recommended that the City Council accept the work of 3P Construction as complete and authorize the filing of a Notice of Completion.

Approved and adopted the following resolution entitled:

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RESOLUTION NO. 2022-78

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE

ROTARY PARK LIGHTING PROJECT

1.3 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE CIPP SEWER

LINING PROJECT
City Council considered a formal resolution accepting the improvements and authorizing a Notice of Completion for the CIPP Sewer Lining Project. On May 2, 2022, the City Council awarded a contract to Sancon Engineering, Inc. to complete this project that would perform this lining process, and all appurtenant work, across approximately 2,900 linear feet of sanitary sewer main. The work was successfully completed as of June 16, 2022, thus staff recommended that the City Council accept the work of Sancon Engineering, Inc. as complete and authorize the filing of a Notice of Completion.

Approved and adopted the following resolution entitled:

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-79

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A NOTICE OF COMPLETION

FOR THE CIPP SEWER LINING PROJECT

1.4 RESOLUTION AMENDING FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 MEASURE I EXPENDITURE PLAN AND RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 MEASURE I FIVE-YEAR

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
City Council considered two formal resolutions approving the filing of expenditure plans associated with the expenditure of Measure I funds. Measure I is a San Bernardino County sales tax that was originally approved by the voters in 1989 and extended by the voters in 2004 that collects one-half of one percent on all sales transactions to provide support for roadway improvement and transportation projects throughout the County. Annually, the city receives approximately $400,000 in local return funds from Measure I that are expended on the Annual Street Rehabilitation Project.

A condition of receiving the funding is that the City annually submits expenditure plans and maintains a Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan. The proposed resolutions approve administrative amendments to the Fiscal Year 2021-22 expenditure plan and authorize the submittal of the Fiscal Year 2022-27 Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan.

Approved and adopted the following resolutions entitled:

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-80

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BIG BEAR LAKE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,

AMENDING THE MEASURE I FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR FY 2021-2022 THROUGH FY 2025-2026
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-81

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BIG BEAR LAKE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,

ADOPTING THE MEASURE I FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR FY 2022-23 THROUGH FY 2026-27

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July 18, 2022

1.5 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BEST BEST & KRIEGER TO PROVIDE 2022 ELECTION

OFFICIAL SUPPORT SERVICES
City Council considered a formal resolution authorizing the City’s law firm, Best Best & Krieger (BB&K), to provide the City with Election Official Support Services to be performed throughout the duration of the current election cycle.

Approved and adopted the following resolution entitled:

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-82

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BEST BEST & KRIEGER TO

PROVIDE ELECTION OFFICIAL SUPPORT SERVICES

1.6 VERIFICATION OF SUFFICIENCY OF SIGNATURES FOR PETITION ENTITLED “PETITION FOR RECALL” FOR COUNCILMEMBER ALAN LEE AND

CONSIDERATION OF ADDITIONAL COUNCIL ACTIONS RELATED TO THE

PETITION
City Council received, filed and accepted a Certificate of Sufficiency of a Local Initiative Petition seeking removal of Councilmember Alan Lee. The City Council also considered calling a recall election for Councilmember Alan Lee, in addition to two other resolutions related to the recall election.

Approved and adopted the following resolutions entitled:

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-83

RESOLUTION CALLING FOR THE HOLDING OF A SPECIAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2022

FOR THE SUBMISSION OF THE QUESTION OF THE RECALL

OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AND THE ELECTION OF

CANDIDATES TO FILL THE VACANCY OR VACANCIES IF

THE RECALL PREVAILS
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-84

RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF

THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO TO CONSOLIDATE A

SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY,
NOVEMBER 8, 2022, WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL

ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE SAME DATE PURSUANT TO
SECTION 10403 OF THE CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS CODE
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-85

RESOLUTION ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR

ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO CANDIDATES STATEMENTS

SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT A SPECIAL RECALL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2022

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A Motion was made by Councilmember Putz, seconded by Councilmember Melnick, to approve the Consent Calendar, with Councilmember Lee indicating that at the advice of legal Counsel he was abstaining from Item 1.6.

Said motion was approved by the following vote:

AYES: Putz, Melnick, Lee, Mote, Herrick
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None

ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
None.

2. PUBLIC HEARING

2.1 WITHDRAWAL OF APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION TO DENY MINOR MODIFICATION 2021-136, NOON LODGE REQUEST FOR LARGE OUTDOOR GATHERINGS AT 214 LAGUNITA LANE (APN 307-061-27)
City Council previously continued the appeal, at the request of the appellant, from May 16, 2022 to July 18, 2022. Sue O’Strander, Director of Community Development, announced that the appellant withdrew the appeal, so no further action was necessary therefore the Planning Commission’s decision is final.

2.2 PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION APPROVING A SOLID WASTE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH BIG BEAR DISPOSAL, INC. AND ADOPTING THE SOLID WASTE RATES
City Council conducted a Public Hearing, accepted public testimony regarding a Resolution Approving a Solid Waste Franchise Agreement with Big Bear Disposal, Inc. and Adopting the Solid Waste Rates.

Stephen Deitsch, City Attorney, gave an overview of the proceedings for Proposition 218 items.

Sean Sullivan, Director of Public Services, presented the item and reviewed the proposed scope of services and rates for residential, and commercial properties; gave a general overview of SB 1383 and how the legislation is guiding additional scope of services; recommended that this item be continued to the City Council meeting scheduled for August 1, 2022 for consideration.

At the hour of 6:57 p.m., Mayor Herrick opened the public hearing and the following individual approached Council:

Andy Acosta, Big Bear Lake resident, questioned why the City did not issue a Request for Proposal for the service agreement; expressed his understanding of the recent increase in expenses impacting businesses; stated Big Bear Disposal facilities and operations could be improved upon, although overall he believes their garbage collection is being handled fairly well.

Seeing no further speakers, Mayor Herrick closed the public hearing at the hour of 7:03 p.m.

No formal action was taken by Council; the item will be further considered at the August 1, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting.

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2.3 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLACEMENT OF SEWER AND REFUSE FEES ON THE FY 2022-23 TAX ROLL
City Council conducted a public hearing to receive comments regarding the placement of sewer and refuse fees on the FY 2022-23 tax roll and considered a formal resolution to determine the amount of Sewer User, Sewer Standby, and City Refuse Fees to be collected via the tax roll.

At the hour of 7:09 p.m., Mayor Herrick opened the Public Hearing; seeing no public comment, Mayor Herrick closed the Public Hearing at 7:09 p.m.

Following Council discussion, a motion was made by Councilmember Putz, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mote, to approve staff’s recommendation and adopt the following resolution entitled:

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-86

RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLACEMENT OF CITY SEWER USER

FEES, BIG BEAR AREA REGIONAL WASTEWATER AGENCY USER

AND STANDBY FEES, AND CITY REFUSE FEES ON THE
FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 TAX ROLL
Said motion was approved by the following vote:

AYES: Putz, Mote, Melnick, Herrick
NOES: Lee
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None

3. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS

3.1 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE DUE DILIGENCE EFFORTS AND PROCEEDING WITH THE GROUND LEASE FOR 19-ACRES OF PROPERTY FROM THE BEAR

VALLEY MUTUAL WATER COMPANY
City Council received a presentation from Caritas Corporation regarding their findings from the due diligence report and their approach to property management. The City Council considered a resolution accepting the due diligence efforts and proceeding with the ground lease of 19-acres of property from Bear Valley Mutual Water Company.

Following initial Council questions and discussions, Mayor Herrick invited up speakers who wanted to speak on this item. The following individual approached Council:

Andy Acosta, Big Bear Lake resident, indicated that the ground lease agreement is not fiscally responsible; suggested that residents of Leisure Bear Mobile Home Park be guaranteed that their rent will not be increased for at least 60-months.

A motion was made by Councilmember Putz, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mote, to approve staff’s recommendation.

A substitute motion was made by Councilmember Lee, seconded by Councilmember Melnick, to grant residents of the Leisure Bear Mobile Home Park a 5-year lease agreement with the current rental rate.

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A second substitute motion was made by Mayor Herrick, seconded by Councilmember Putz, to accept the findings of the due diligence report and continue with the lease of the 19-acre property and adopt the following resolution entitled:

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-87

RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE DUE DILIGENCE EFFORTS

AND PROCEEDING WITH THE GROUND LEASE FOR
19-ACRES OF PROPERTY FROM THE BEAR VALLEY

MUTUAL WATER COMPANY
Said motion was approved by the following vote:

AYES: Mote, Putz, Melnick, Herrick
NOES: Lee
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
A motion was made by Councilmember Putz, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mote, to approve a property management agreement with Caritas Corporation.

Stephen Deitsch, City Attorney, alerted Council that the agreement with Caritas Corporation has not been finalized, therefore there further action by Council is not needed at this time.

Following the roll call vote and further discussion, Mayor Herrick invited up speakers who still wanted to speak on this item. The following individuals approached Council:

Omar Torres, Big Bear Lake resident, stated that he is a resident of the Leisure Bear Mobile Home Park and expressed his dissatisfaction with the lack of noticing for this meeting, along with his discomfort with the property management agreement, as he does not believe it provides a lot of certainty for the residents.

Jessica Guadarrana, Big Bear Lake resident, stated that she is also a resident of the Leisure Bear Mobile Home Park and asked that Council and staff refrain from associating the current aesthetics or appearance of the park with a poor quality of life because the residents’ quality of life is not represented by the parks’ environment.

3.2 CITY COUNCIL DIRECTION REGARDING A BALLOT MEASURE TO INCREASE TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX FROM 8% to 9% EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2024 AND FROM 9% TO 10% EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2025
Council discussed and considered a motion to appoint an individual Councilmember or two Councilmembers to draft and file the argument in favor of the ballot measure to be printed in the November 8, 2022 Election Voter Information Guide.

A motion was made by Mayor Herrick, seconded by Councilmember Melnick, to appoint a subcommittee comprised of Mayor Herrick and Councilmember Putz to draft an argument in favor of the ballot measure for submission by Monday, July 25.

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Said motion was approved by the following vote:

AYES: Melnick, Putz, Lee, Mote, Herrick
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
At the hour of 8:36 p.m., Mayor Herrick recused himself due to a potential conflict of interest and asked Mayor Pro Tem Mote to act as presiding officer, then called for a short recess.

At the hour of 8:44. p.m., Mayor Pro Tem Mote reconvened the meeting and acted as presiding officer for the Item 3.3 related to the Council appointed Ad Hoc Committee.

3.3 UPDATE FROM COUNCIL APPOINTED AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR A

COMPROMISE VACATION RENTAL ORDINANCE
Councilmember Melnick and Councilmember Putz provided an update regarding the Ad Hoc Committee’s progress and efforts to date. Council then discussed and provided input regarding the draft Vacation Rental Ordinance, the Committee’s Work Plan and other related items.

Following initial questions from Council, Mayor Pro Tem Mote invited up speakers who wanted to speak on this item and the following individuals approached Council:

Louis Martinez, Big Bear resident, expressed his concerns with the citizens initiative and indicated that it has become more of an “us against them” mentality; doesn’t believe that the City has done enough to disseminate the findings from the Economic Impact Study that was completed by Tourism Economics.

Mike Brinegar, Big Bear Lake resident, believes that the wrong approach has been taken in regards to the initiative and placing the matter on the ballot because the Council needs to be able to react and change policies when needed; said the voters need to be better educated on the impacts of limiting the number of vacation rental homes and vacation rental contracts.

Joe Kovich, Big Bear Lake resident, said he feels like a long-term decision is being made in response to a short-term situation; believes that if the initiative passes, property values will decrease immensely; would like to add a clause to the compromise that would allow property owners to have the option of also getting a class A license.

Matt Scriven, Big Bear Lake resident, stated he does not agree with the compromise proposal; believes that visitation is down to 2018-2019 numbers, so there is no need to take action on further limiting visitation and tourism.

Theodore Trentman, Big Bear Lake resident, thanked Council for drafting the compromise proposal, but stated that he does not agree with it; suggested that a lot of full-time residents are not aware of the Citizen’s Initiative.

Robert Parks, Big Bear Lake resident, believes the proposed compromise is brilliant and creative; considers the existing Vacation Rental Ordinance to be working because complaints are minimal.

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Council further discussed the proposed compromise ordinance. Ultimately, the Ad Hoc Committee comprised of Councilmember Melnick and Councilmember Putz decided not to recommend the proposed compromise ordinance for formal Council consideration.

No formal action was taken.

At the hour of 9:30 p.m., Mayor Herrick returned to the meeting and acted as presiding officer for the remainder of the meeting.

3.4 MOONRIDGE CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

AND RESOLUTIONS APPROVING A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT

FOR IMPROVED CONSTRUCTION ACCESS AND APPROVING A CHANGE ORDER

FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ELECTRICAL RECEPTACLES ALONG THE

CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS AREA
City Council received a report on the progress and status of the Moonridge Corridor Improvements Project by Sean Sullivan, Director of Public Services. City Council also considered two resolutions; a resolution approving a temporary construction easement with the owners of 42488 Moonridge Road to develop a temporary bypass road for improved access during the next phase of construction and a resolution authorizing a change order with Granite Construction Company for the installation of electrical receptacles along the corridor, which will allow for future decorations, events, and other uses.

Following Council discussion, a motion was made by Councilmember Putz, seconded by Councilmember Melnick, to approve staff’s recommendation and adopt the following resolution entitled:

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-88

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION AND
ROADWAY EASEMENT WITH THE OWNERS OF 42488 MOONRIDGE ROAD

FOR IMPROVED CONSTRUCTION ACCESS FOR THE MOONRIDGE

CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
Said motion was approved by the following vote:

AYES: Lee, Putz, Mote, Melnick, Herrick
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Mote, seconded by Councilmember Melnick, to approve staff’s recommendation and adopt the following resolution entitled:

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-89

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CHANGE ORDER WITH GRANITE
CONSTRUCTION CO. FOR THE PLACEMENT OF ELECTRICAL

RECEPTACLES AS A PART OF THE MOONRIDGE CORRIDOR

IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT

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Said motion was approved by the following vote:

AYES: Melnick, Putz, Lee, Mote, Herrick
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Following discussion and the roll-call vote, Mayor Herrick invited up speakers who wanted to speak on this item. The following individual approached Council:

Matt Scriven, Big Bear Lake resident, questioned if there has been discussions regarding the additional traffic on the detour routes due to the Moonridge Road closures and inquired as to whether or not the any damage due to the increased traffic will be corrected.

4. COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS & ADDITIONAL CITY BUSINESS

4.1 CITY CLERK, CITY ATTORNEY, CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
Erica Stephenson, City Clerk, announced the City Council Nomination Period dates for Districts 1, 2, 3 & 4; indicated that the new and old District Maps can be found on the City’s website; urged anyone interested in running for Council to contact the City Clerk’s Office.

4.2 COUNCILMEMBER BOARD/COMMITTEE REPORTS & COMMENTS
Councilmember Putz reported on two League of California Cities events including the Environmental Quality Policy Committee Meeting and the League of California Cities Desert Mountain Division Meeting in Mammoth Lakes.

Councilmember Mote reported on the League of California Cities Transportation, Communication and Public Works Committee Meeting, the recent Mountain Transit Board Meeting, and the latest Economic Development Advisory Meeting.

Mayor Herrick reported on recent San Bernardino County Transportation Authority initiatives and projects; and recognized Big Bear Area Regional Wastewater Agency’s General Manager, David Lawrence, for being recognized by the Institute for Local Government.

ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council at this Open Session, Mayor Herrick adjourned the meeting at 9:59 p.m. in memory of local resident Eric Smith. ____________________________
Erica Stephenson, City Clerk

MEETING
DATE: September 19, 2022
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THROUGH: Kelly Ent, Acting City Manager
FROM: Erica Stephenson, City Clerk/Director of Human Resources Rebecca Cannon, Deputy City Clerk
SUBJECT: Resolution Adopting Amendments to the City’s Conflict of Interest Code Pursuant to the Political Reform Act of 1974

BACKGROUND
The Political Reform Act of 1974, Government Code Section 81000 et seq. (the “Act”), requires all public agencies to adopt and maintain a Conflict of Interest Code. The Act further requires that agencies regularly review and update their Codes as necessary when directed by the codereviewing body or when change is necessitated by changed circumstances (Sections 87306 and 87306.5). As the City’s code-reviewing body, the City Council directed that the Code be reviewed as required under the Act. During this review, staff found that amendments to the Code are necessary to include new positions that must be designated.

Such amendments are required to be approved by the City Council as the City’s code-reviewing body.

DISCUSSION
Pursuant to the Act, the City Council directed staff to: (1) conduct a review of the City’s Conflict of Interest Code (“Code”) to determine if a change in the Code was necessary; (2) file a biennial notice regarding the results of the review no later than the required deadline, and (3) amend the City’s Code pursuant to the Act, if necessary.

During the review process, staff found that updates and amendments to the City’s Conflict of Interest Code are necessary to include new positions that must be designated.

A legislative (redline) version of the amended Conflict of Interest Code showing all proposed changes is attached hereto as Attachment 1.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with the adoption of this resolution.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
None requiring review under California Environmental Quality Act.

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the proposed Resolution Adopting Amendments to the City’s Conflict of Interest Code Pursuant to the Political Reform Act of 1974.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Legislative Version of the Amended Code

2. Resolution No. 2022-XX
ATTACHMENT 1
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LEGISLATIVE VERSION
(SHOWS CHANGES MADE)

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
OF THE

CITY OF BIG BEAR LAKE
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CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
OF THE

CITY OF BIG BEAR LAKE
(Amended November 9, 2020 September 19, 2022)
The Political Reform Act (Gov. Code § 81000, et seq.) requires state and local government agencies to adopt and promulgate conflict of interest codes. The Fair Political Practices Commission has adopted 2 Cal. Code of Regs. Section 18730 which contains the terms of a standard conflict of interest code which can be incorporated by reference in an agency’s code. After public notice and hearing Section 18730 may be amended by the Fair Political Practices Commission to conform to amendments in the Political Reform Act. Therefore, the terms of 2 California Code of Regulations section 18730 and any amendments to it duly adopted by the Fair Political Practices Commission are hereby incorporated by reference. This incorporation page, Regulation 18730 and the attached Appendix designating positions and establishing disclosure categories, shall constitute the conflict of interest code of the City of Big Bear Lake (the “City”).

The Mayor, Members of the City Council and Planning Commission, the City Manager, the City Attorney and the City Treasurer, may electronically file their annual statements of economic interests directly with the Fair Political Practices Commission. All other officials and designated positions required to submit a statement of economic interests shall file their statements with the City Clerk as the City’s Filing Officer. The City Clerk shall retain the original statements filed by all other officials and designated positions and make all retained statements available for public inspection and reproduction during regular business hours. (Gov. Code § 81008.)
All officials and designated positions required to submit a statement of economic interests shall receive ethics training as required pursuant to Government Code section 53235 (AB 1234). The City’s Filing Officer shall annually provide all filers with information on training available to meet the requirements of Section 53235, and maintain required records indicating the dates that filers satisfied the training requirements and the entity that provided the training. These records shall be retained for five years after the date of training and are public records subject to disclosure under the California Public Records Act. (Gov. Code § 53235.2.) 19361.00010\40650628.2
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APPENDIX

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
OF THE

CITY OF BIG BEAR LAKE
(Amended November 9, 2020 September 19, 2022)
PART “A”
The Mayor, Members of the City Council and Planning Commission, the City Manager, the City Attorney, the Chief Operations Officer, and all Other City Officials who manage public investments as defined by 2 Cal. Code of Regs. § 18700.3(b), are NOT subject to the City’s Code but must file disclosure statements under Government Code Section 87200 et seq. [Regs. § 18730(b)(3)]

OFFICIALS WHO MANAGE PUBLIC INVESTMENTS
It has been determined that the positions listed below are Other City Officials who manage public investments.1 These positions are listed here for informational purposes only.

Director of Administrative Services
Financial Consultants
1 Individuals holding one of the above-listed positions may contact the Fair Political Practices Commission for assistance or written advice regarding their filing obligations if they believe that their position has been categorized incorrectly. The Fair Political Practices Commission makes the final determination whether a position is covered by § 87200. 19361.00010\40650628.2
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DESIGNATED POSITIONS

GOVERNED BY THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
DESIGNATED POSITIONS’

TITLE OR FUNCTION

DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES

ASSIGNED
Administrative Analyst 4
Administrative Services Manager 4, 7
Assistant Building Official 2, 3, 5, 6
Assistant Engineer 2, 3, 5, 6
Assistant Planner 2, 3, 5, 6
Associate Engineer 2, 3, 5, 6
Associate Planner 2, 3, 5, 6
Building Inspector (ALL) 3, 5, 6
Chief Building Official 2, 3, 5
Chief Operations Officer 1, 2
City Attorney (not filing under Gov. Code Section 87200) 1, 2 City Clerk 5
City Engineer 1, 2
City Planner 2, 3, 5, 6
Code Compliance Manager 6
Code Compliance Officer (ALL) 6
Code Compliance Supervisor 6
Deputy City Clerk 5, 7
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DESIGNATED POSITIONS’

TITLE OR FUNCTION

DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES

ASSIGNED
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Director of Administrative Services 4
Director of Community Development 1, 2
Director of Community Services 1, 2
Director of Planning & Inspections 1, 2
Director of Public Services 1, 2
Director of Tourism Management 2, 5
Finance Manager 4
Mechanic 5
Principal Planner 2, 3, 5, 6
Project Manager 2, 3, 5, 6
Public Information Officer 4
Public Works Crew Leader (ALL) 5
Public Works Operations Manager/Superintendent 2, 3, 5
Public Works Supervisor 2, 5
Senior Administrative Analyst 5
Senior Plans Examiner 3, 6
Senior Principal Planner 2, 3, 5, 6
Theater Supervisor 5
Theater Technician 5
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TITLE OR FUNCTION

DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES

ASSIGNED
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MEMBERS OF BOARDS,
COMMITTEES & COMMISSIONS:

Oversight Board to Successor Agency 1, 2
Successor Agency 1, 2
Consultants and New Positions 2
2 Individuals serving as a consultant as defined in FPPC Reg 18700.3(a) or in a new position created since this Code was last approved that makes or participates in making decisions must file under the broadest disclosure category set forth in this Code subject to the following limitation:

The City Manager may determine that, due to the range of duties or contractual obligations, it is more appropriate to assign a limited disclosure requirement. A clear explanation of the duties and a statement of the extent of the disclosure requirements must be in a written document. (Gov. Code Sec. 82019; FPPC Regulations 18219 and 18734.). The City Manager’s determination is a public record and shall be retained for public inspection in the same manner and location as this Conflict of Interest Code. (Gov. Code Sec. 81008.) 19361.00010\40650628.2
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PART “B”

DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES
The disclosure categories listed below identify the types of economic interests that the designated position must disclose for each disclosure category to which he or she is assigned.3 “Investment” means financial interest in any business entity (including a consulting business or other independent contracting business) and are reportable if they are either located in or doing business in the jurisdiction, are planning to do business in the jurisdiction, or have done business during the previous two years in the jurisdiction of the City.

Category 1: All investments and business positions in business entities, and sources of income, including gifts, loans and travel payments, that are located in, do business in, or own real property within the jurisdiction of the City.

Category 2: All interests in real property which is located in whole or in part within, or not more than two (2) miles outside, the jurisdiction of the City, including any leasehold, beneficial or ownership interest or option to acquire property.

Category 3: All investments and business positions in business entities, and sources of income, including gifts, loans and travel payments, that are engaged in land development, construction or the acquisition or sale of real property within the jurisdiction of the City.

Category 4: All investments and business positions in business entities, and sources of income, including gifts, loans and travel payments, that provide services, products, materials, machinery, vehicles or equipment of a type purchased or leased by the City.

Category 5: All investments and business positions in business entities, and sources of income, including gifts, loans and travel payments, that provide services, products, materials, machinery, vehicles or equipment of a type purchased or leased by the designated position’s department, unit or division.

Category 6: All investments and business positions in business entities, and sources of income, including gifts, loans and travel payments, subject to the regulatory, permit, or licensing authority of the designated position’s department, unit or division.

Category 7: All investments and business positions in business entities, and sources of income, including gifts, loans and travel payments, or income from a nonprofit organization, if the source is of the type to receive grants or other monies from or through the City or its subdivisions.
3 This Conflict of Interest Code does not require the reporting of gifts from outside this agency’s jurisdiction if the source does not have some connection with or bearing upon the functions or duties of the position. (Reg. 18730.1)
ATTACHMENT 2
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-XX
RESOLUTION ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY’S CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE PURSUANT TO THE POLITICAL REFORM ACT OF 1974 WHEREAS, the State of California enacted the Political Reform Act of 1974, Government Code Section 81000, et seq. (the "Act"), which contains provisions relating to conflicts of interest which potentially affect all officers, employees and consultants of the City of Big Bear Lake (the “City”), and which requires all public agencies to adopt and promulgate a conflict of interest code; and WHEREAS, the City Council adopted a Conflict of Interest Code (the "Code") which was amended on November 9, 2020, in compliance with the Act; and WHEREAS, subsequent changed circumstances within the City have made it advisable and necessary pursuant to Sections 87306 and 87307 of the Act to amend and update the City’s Code; and
WHEREAS, the potential penalties for violation of the provisions of the Act are significant and may include criminal and civil liability, as well as equitable relief which could result in the City being restrained or prevented from acting in cases where the provisions of the Act may have been violated; and
WHEREAS, notice of the time and place of a public meeting on, and of consideration by the City Council of, the proposed amended Code was provided to each affected designated position and publicly posted for review; and
WHEREAS, a public meeting was held upon the proposed amended Code at a regular meeting of the City Council on September 19, 2022, at which all present were given an opportunity to be heard on the proposed amended Code.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BIG BEAR LAKE, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, ORDER AND DETERMINE AS FOLLOWS:

1. The City Council does hereby approve and adopt the proposed amended Conflict of Interest Code, a copy of which is attached hereto and shall be on file with the City Clerk and available to the public for inspection and copying during regular business hours.

2. The amended Conflict of Interest Code shall become effective immediately upon the date of its adoption and approval.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of September, 2022. ________
Rick Herrick, Mayor
ATTEST:
_
Erica Stephenson, City Clerk

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO ) ss

CITY OF BIG BEAR LAKE )
I, Erica Stephenson, City Clerk of the City of Big Bear Lake, California, do hereby certify that the whole number of the City Council of the said City is five; that the foregoing resolution, being Resolution No. 2022-XX was duly passed and adopted by the said City Council and attested by the City Clerk of said City, all at a regular meeting of the said City held on the 19th day of September, 2022 and that the same was so passed and adopted by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

Erica Stephenson, City Clerk
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CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
OF THE

CITY OF BIG BEAR LAKE
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CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
OF THE

CITY OF BIG BEAR LAKE
(Amended September 19, 2022)
The Political Reform Act (Gov. Code § 81000, et seq.) requires state and local government agencies to adopt and promulgate conflict of interest codes. The Fair Political Practices Commission has adopted 2 Cal. Code of Regs. Section 18730 which contains the terms of a standard conflict of interest code which can be incorporated by reference in an agency’s code. After public notice and hearing Section 18730 may be amended by the Fair Political Practices Commission to conform to amendments in the Political Reform Act. Therefore, the terms of 2 California Code of Regulations section 18730 and any amendments to it duly adopted by the Fair Political Practices Commission are hereby incorporated by reference. This incorporation page, Regulation 18730 and the attached Appendix designating positions and establishing disclosure categories, shall constitute the conflict of interest code of the City of Big Bear Lake (the “City”).

The Mayor, Members of the City Council and Planning Commission, the City Manager, the City Attorney and the City Treasurer, may electronically file their annual statements of economic interests directly with the Fair Political Practices Commission. All other officials and designated positions required to submit a statement of economic interests shall file their statements with the City Clerk as the City’s Filing Officer. The City Clerk shall retain the original statements filed by all other officials and designated positions and make all retained statements available for public inspection and reproduction during regular business hours. (Gov. Code § 81008.)
All officials and designated positions required to submit a statement of economic interests shall receive ethics training as required pursuant to Government Code section 53235 (AB 1234). The City’s Filing Officer shall annually provide all filers with information on training available to meet the requirements of Section 53235, and maintain required records indicating the dates that filers satisfied the training requirements and the entity that provided the training. These records shall be retained for five years after the date of training and are public records subject to disclosure under the California Public Records Act. (Gov. Code § 53235.2.) 19361.00010\40650628.3
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APPENDIX

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
OF THE

CITY OF BIG BEAR LAKE
(Amended September 19, 2022)
PART “A”
The Mayor, Members of the City Council and Planning Commission, the City Manager, the City Attorney, the Chief Operations Officer, and all Other City Officials who manage public investments as defined by 2 Cal. Code of Regs. § 18700.3(b), are NOT subject to the City’s Code but must file disclosure statements under Government Code Section 87200 et seq. [Regs. § 18730(b)(3)]

OFFICIALS WHO MANAGE PUBLIC INVESTMENTS
It has been determined that the positions listed below are Other City Officials who manage public investments.
1 These positions are listed here for informational purposes only.

Director of Administrative Services
Financial Consultants
1 Individuals holding one of the above-listed positions may contact the Fair Political Practices Commission for assistance or written advice regarding their filing obligations if they believe that their position has been categorized incorrectly. The Fair Political Practices Commission makes the final determination whether a position is covered by § 87200. 19361.00010\40650628.3
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DESIGNATED POSITIONS

GOVERNED BY THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
DESIGNATED POSITIONS’

TITLE OR FUNCTION

DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES

ASSIGNED
Administrative Analyst 4
Administrative Services Manager 4, 7
Assistant Building Official 2, 3, 5, 6
Assistant Engineer 2, 3, 5, 6
Assistant Planner 2, 3, 5, 6
Associate Engineer 2, 3, 5, 6
Associate Planner 2, 3, 5, 6
Building Inspector (ALL) 3, 5, 6
Chief Building Official 2, 3, 5
Chief Operations Officer 1, 2
City Attorney (not filing under Gov. Code Section 87200) 1, 2 City Clerk 5
City Engineer 1, 2
City Planner 2, 3, 5, 6
Code Compliance Manager 6
Code Compliance Officer (ALL) 6
Code Compliance Supervisor 6
Deputy City Clerk 5, 7
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DESIGNATED POSITIONS’

TITLE OR FUNCTION

DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES

ASSIGNED
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Director of Administrative Services 4
Director of Community Development 1, 2
Director of Community Services 1, 2
Director of Planning & Inspections 1, 2
Director of Public Services 1, 2
Director of Tourism Management 2, 5
Finance Manager 4
Mechanic 5
Principal Planner 2, 3, 5, 6
Project Manager 2, 3, 5, 6
Public Information Officer 4
Public Works Crew Leader (ALL) 5
Public Works Operations Manager/Superintendent 2, 3, 5
Public Works Supervisor 2, 5
Senior Administrative Analyst 5
Senior Plans Examiner 3, 6
Senior Principal Planner 2, 3, 5, 6
Theater Supervisor 5
Theater Technician 5
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DESIGNATED POSITIONS’

TITLE OR FUNCTION

DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES

ASSIGNED
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MEMBERS OF BOARDS,
COMMITTEES & COMMISSIONS:

Oversight Board to Successor Agency 1, 2
Successor Agency 1, 2
Consultants and New Positions 2
2 Individuals serving as a consultant as defined in FPPC Reg 18700.3(a) or in a new position created since this Code was last approved that makes or participates in making decisions must file under the broadest disclosure category set forth in this Code subject to the following limitation:

The City Manager may determine that, due to the range of duties or contractual obligations, it is more appropriate to assign a limited disclosure requirement. A clear explanation of the duties and a statement of the extent of the disclosure requirements must be in a written document. (Gov. Code Sec. 82019; FPPC Regulations 18219 and 18734.). The City Manager’s determination is a public record and shall be retained for public inspection in the same manner and location as this Conflict of Interest Code. (Gov. Code Sec. 81008.) 19361.00010\40650628.3
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PART “B”

DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES
The disclosure categories listed below identify the types of economic interests that the designated position must disclose for each disclosure category to which he or she is assigned.3 “Investment” means financial interest in any business entity (including a consulting business or other independent contracting business) and are reportable if they are either located in or doing business in the jurisdiction, are planning to do business in the jurisdiction, or have done business during the previous two years in the jurisdiction of the City.

Category 1: All investments and business positions in business entities, and sources of income, including gifts, loans and travel payments, that are located in, do business in, or own real property within the jurisdiction of the City.

Category 2: All interests in real property which is located in whole or in part within, or not more than two (2) miles outside, the jurisdiction of the City, including any leasehold, beneficial or ownership interest or option to acquire property.

Category 3: All investments and business positions in business entities, and sources of income, including gifts, loans and travel payments, that are engaged in land development, construction or the acquisition or sale of real property within the jurisdiction of the City.

Category 4: All investments and business positions in business entities, and sources of income, including gifts, loans and travel payments, that provide services, products, materials, machinery, vehicles or equipment of a type purchased or leased by the City.

Category 5: All investments and business positions in business entities, and sources of income, including gifts, loans and travel payments, that provide services, products, materials, machinery, vehicles or equipment of a type purchased or leased by the designated position’s department, unit or division.

Category 6: All investments and business positions in business entities, and sources of income, including gifts, loans and travel payments, subject to the regulatory, permit, or licensing authority of the designated position’s department, unit or division.

Category 7: All investments and business positions in business entities, and sources of income, including gifts, loans and travel payments, or income from a nonprofit organization, if the source is of the type to receive grants or other monies from or through the City or its subdivisions.
3 This Conflict of Interest Code does not require the reporting of gifts from outside this agency’s jurisdiction if the source does not have some connection with or bearing upon the functions or duties of the position. (Reg. 18730.1)

MEETING
DATE: September 19, 2022
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Kelly Ent, Acting City Manager
SUBJECT: Resolution Rescinding the Local State of Emergency Declared in Response to the Radford Fire

BACKGROUND
On September 5, 2022, the Radford Fire broke out in the San Bernardino National Forest south of the City of Big Bear Lake. At approximately 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, the first evacuation order impacting the Big Bear Valley was issued. In response to the imminent threat posed to our community, a local state of emergency was declared by the Acting City Manager / Acting Director of Emergency Services. On September 9, 2022, the City Council approved Resolution No. 2022-105 ratifying the proclamation declaring a local state of emergency.

Precipitation received over the fire area during the weekend helped fire personnel make significant progress on the fire. At approximately 12:00 p.m. on September 12, 2022, evacuations were lifted and the San Bernardino County Operational Area (SBCOA) Emergency Operations Center (EOC) was deactivated.

DISCUSSION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 8630 (b), Resolution No. 2022-105 ratifying the declaration of a local state of emergency on September 9, 2022 will remain in effect for 60 days unless the local state of emergency is extended or terminated. As of September 12, 2022, the imminent threat from the Radford Fire to the City of Big Bear Lake and surrounding communities has been mitigated, evacuations have been lifted, and Government Code Section 8630 (d) requires the City Council to terminate the local emergency at the earliest possible date that conditions warrant.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with terminating the local state of emergency. No loss or damages have been incurred within the City of Big Bear Lake.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
None requiring review under California Environmental Quality Act.

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a Resolution Rescinding the Local State of Emergency Declared in Response to the Radford Fire.

ATTACHMENT

1. Resolution No. 2022-XX
ATTACHMENT 1

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-XX

RESOLUTION RESCINDING THE LOCAL STATE OF

EMERGENCY DELCARED IN RESPONSE TO THE RADFORD FIRE
WHEREAS, on September 5, 2022, the Radford Fire broke out in the San Bernardino National Forest south of the City of Big Bear Lake fueled by heavy vegetation in steep terrain with rapid rate of spread; and
WHEREAS, according to the United States Forest Service, the Radford Fire was expected to remain active posing an imminent risk to the City of Big Bear Lake and/or surrounding communities; and WHEREAS, the City of Big Bear Lake Municipal Code Section 2.24.060 empowers the Director of Emergency Services to proclaim the existence, or threatened existence, of a local emergency when the City of Big Bear Lake is affected, or likely to be affected, by a public calamity and the City Council is not in session; and
WHEREAS, on September 6, 2022, the Acting City Manager in her capacity as Acting Director of Emergency Services executed Proclamation No. 2022-01 declaring a local state of emergency; and WHEREAS, under Government Code Section 8630(b), a proclamation of local emergency must be ratified by the City Council within seven (7) days to remain in effect; and WHEREAS, on September 9, 2022, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-105 ratifying the declared local emergency; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code Section 8630 (b), Resolution No. 2022-105 will remain in effect for 60 days unless the local state of emergency is extended or terminated; and WHEREAS, as of September 12, 2022, the imminent threat from the Radford Fire to the City of Big Bear Lake and surrounding communities has been mitigated, evacuations have been lifted, and Government Code Section 8630 (d) requires the City Council to terminate the local emergency at the earliest possible date that conditions warrant.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY the City Council of the City of Big Bear Lake that Resolution No. 2022-105 is hereby rescinded, terminating the local state of emergency relating to the Radford Fire.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of September, 2022.

Rick Herrick, Mayor
ATTEST:

Erica Stephenson, City Clerk

Resolution No. 2022-XX

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO ) ss

CITY OF BIG BEAR LAKE )
I, Erica Stephenson, City Clerk of the City of Big Bear Lake, California, do hereby certify that the whole number of the City Council of the said City is five; that the foregoing resolution, being Resolution No. 2022-XX was duly passed and adopted by the said City Council and attested by the City Clerk of said City, all at a regular meeting of the said City held on the 19th day of September, 2022 and that the same was so passed and adopted by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

Erica Stephenson, City Clerk

MEETING
DATE: September 19, 2022
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THROUGH: Kelly Ent, Acting City Manager
FROM: Sean Sullivan, Director of Public Services
SUBJECT: Resolution Establishing and Appointing a City Council Ad Hoc Committee for the Leisure Bear Mobile Home Park

BACKGROUND
On August 1, 2022, a 99-year ground lease became effective between the City of Big Bear Lake and Bear Valley Mutual Water Company for 19-acres of property located between Big Bear Boulevard and Big Bear Lake. The property presently includes two (2) commercial restaurant properties, two (2) residential units, and a fifty-nine (59) space mobile home park as well as considerable open space. The City intends to continue the operation of the mobile home park and has executed an agreement for asset and property management services with the Caritas Corporation.

DISCUSSION
As of August 1, 2022, the City of Big Bear Lake is the responsible party for the 19-acres of land, owned by the Bear Valley Mutual Water Company, including the Leisure Bear Mobile Home Park.

On August 15, 2022, the City Council approved an agreement with the Caritas Corporation to provide asset and property management services of the mobile home park through December 31, 2022. Staff’s intention is to use this period through December 31, 2022, to develop a long-term management agreement with the Caritas Corporation going forward.

Over the next five months, staff anticipates a number of efforts related to the transition, planning, and communication associated with the Leisure Bear Mobile Home Park. These efforts include meetings, outreach, and City Council discussion. A resident information meeting has been scheduled for September 27, 2022. Staff anticipates additional communication and outreach on behalf of the City with the residents. A review and discussion with the City Council regarding rent policy will be facilitated at a future meeting. Finally, staff will be working closely with Caritas to develop the framework for a long-term property management agreement relative to the mobile home park. Given these work items at hand, staff recommends the establishing and appointment of a City Council Ad Hoc Committee for matters pertaining to the Leisure Bear Mobile Home Park.

As a part of the City Council discussion on August 15, the Mayor desired to appoint an Ad Hoc Committee but was unable to do so at that time. As such, this item has been developed to satisfy the establishment and appointment of this committee. The proposed resolution for the City Council’s consideration would appoint Mayor Herrick and Mayor Pro Tem Mote to the established Ad Hoc Committee for the matters pertaining to the Leisure Bear Mobile Home Park.

It is anticipated that the Ad Hoc Committee will convene, as needed, and the continued necessity shall be reviewed in January 2023 during the Mayor’s annual review of Council Ad Hoc Committee appointments.

FISCAL IMPACTS
There is no fiscal impact associated with this proposed action.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
None requiring review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act.

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a Resolution Establishing and Appointing a City Council Ad Hoc Committee for the Leisure Bear Mobile Home Park.

ATTACHMENT

1. Resolution No. 2022-XX
ATTACHMENT 1

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-XX

RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AND APPOINTING A

CITY COUNCIL AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR

THE LEISURE BEAR MOBILE HOME PARK
WHEREAS, effective August 1, 2022, the City of Big Bear Lake assumed responsibility for 19- acres of property owned by the Bear Valley Mutual Water Company that includes two (2) commercial restaurant properties, two (2) residential units, and a fifty-nine (59) space mobile home park; and
WHEREAS, the City is committed to the successful ongoing operation of the mobile home park and is focused on outreach and engagement with the mobile home park residents; and WHEREAS, the transition to the City’s oversight is well underway but will include many additional efforts including community meetings and outreach, developing a long-term property management agreement, and facilitating a City Council discussion on rent policy; and WHEREAS, to work efficiently but with the inclusion of the City Council, staff recommended the establishment of a City Council Ad Hoc Committee for matters related to the Leisure Bear Mobile Home Park; and
WHEREAS, the appointed Ad Hoc Committee would participate in an upcoming resident meeting as well as further resident engagement and outreach, assist in the facilitation of a City Council discussion related to rent policy for the mobile home park, and assist with the development of the long-term property management agreement; and
WHEREAS, the appointment authority of an Ad Hoc Committee is reserved for the Mayor; and WHEREAS, the Mayor has determined that the appointments for this committee would be Mayor Herrick and Mayor Pro Tem Mote; and
WHEREAS, the committee will convene, as needed, to support the identified efforts.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council that:

1. An Ad Hoc Committee of the City Council shall be established for matters related to the Leisure Bear Mobile Home Park and the appointments shall be Mayor Herrick and Mayor Pro Tem Mote.

2. The Ad Hoc Committee shall convene, as needed, and the continued necessity shall be reviewed in January 2023 during the Mayor’s annual review of Council Ad Hoc Committee appointments.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of September, 2022.

Rick Herrick, Mayor
ATTEST:

Erica Stephenson, City Clerk

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO ) ss

CITY OF BIG BEAR LAKE )
I, Erica Stephenson, City Clerk of the City of Big Bear Lake, California, do hereby certify that the whole number of the City Council of the said City is five; that the foregoing resolution, being Resolution No. 2022-XX was duly passed and adopted by the said City Council and attested by the City Clerk of said City, all at a regular meeting of the said City held on the 19th day of September, 2022 and that the same was so passed and adopted by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

Erica Stephenson, City Clerk

MEETING
DATE: September 19, 2022
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THROUGH: Kelly Ent, Acting City Manager
Erik Sund, City Manager

FROM: Sean Sullivan, Director of Public Services
Jason Watterson, Public Works Operations Manager
SUBJECT: Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Fleet Vehicles

BACKGROUND
The City’s Public Works Division is responsible for the management and maintenance of the City’s motor fleet which includes a variety of vehicles and equipment for use in support of City operations. Annually, the City Council adopts an updated Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) which includes an annual allocation for the purchase of replacement fleet vehicles. Staff maintains, and updates annually, a vehicle replacement schedule with the goal of maximizing the useful life of the City assets while also minimizing the ongoing maintenance and operating expenses and replacing the vehicles accordingly. For Fiscal Year 2022-23 the budget includes the replacement of two (2) public works trucks and staff is seeking to add the replacement of one (1) general administration vehicle which is no longer operational.

Over the last year or more, there has been a worldwide shortage of semiconductor chips that have made the supply chain related to vehicles very challenging. This situation has made vehicles more difficult to acquire and more expensive. Historically, staff has been able to obtain vehicles through the Sourcewell Purchasing Collective or by contacting local dealerships; however, the market conditions have exhausted these resources. Staff has been able to locate the necessary vehicles through Sunrise Ford (Fontana, CA) and Dave Smith Motors (Kellogg, ID).

DISCUSSION
Staff is seeking to purchase three (3) new vehicles for the City’s motor fleet. The identified vehicles include two (2) pickup trucks to replace existing pickup trucks that are in excess of twenty (20) years old and one (1) sport utility vehicle to replace an existing 2008 Ford Escape.

The Public Works Division has standardized their preferred vehicle as the RAM 2500 Tradesman 4x4 Pickup. The Public Works Division has utilized these for several years and have found them to be appropriate for their job functions. They handle all weather conditions and are equipped to have a snow plow attached to them. For the administration vehicle, staff identified the Ford Explorer, which is a sport utility vehicle equipped with four-wheel drive for all-season usage.

As mentioned, the marketplace for vehicle acquisition has been challenging. Staff has contacted several resources that are often utilized to obtain fleet vehicles, and the vehicles are generally either not in stock nor available, have to be built with a lead time of 6-12 months, and pricing is often at a premium, above the manufacturer’s suggested retail price. It is worth noting that it is challenging to locate the preferred RAM pickups in California as they are generally ordered with the Snow Chief Package, which allows them to be readily equipped with snow plows. The Snow Chief package is more widely available in other markets which is why staff will often look out of state for these vehicles.

The City is a member of Sourcewell, which is a national purchasing collective for use by government agencies to acquire goods and services such as vehicles and equipment. National Auto Fleet Group (Watsonville, CA) is the dealership with the vehicle contract through Sourcewell and the City has bought several vehicles from them over the years. For these vehicles, National Auto Fleet Group was unable to produce a price quote as they are unable to obtain and deliver the requested vehicles. Staff contacted several dealerships throughout Southern California and had trouble obtaining pricing and the availability of vehicles. Some dealerships were willing to provide price quotes but were unable to provide available vehicles while other dealerships were unable to provide quotes as requested. Many dealerships simply did not respond to inquiries.

Staff was able to locate the identified pickup trucks through Dave Smith Motors in Kellogg, ID.

The City has previously purchased vehicles from Dave Smith Motors as they are believed to be one of the largest truck dealers in the Country and have proven able to obtain vehicles even in difficult market conditions. Dave Smith Motors has the vehicles on the lot and is able to ship them immediately. The total price for the two (2) RAM 2500 pickups is $121,908.

For the Ford Explorer, staff contacted approximately ten (10) Ford Dealerships across Southern California to find the vehicle was not available. Ultimately, the desired Ford Explorer was located at Sunrise Ford (Fontana, CA). This is the only dealership that was able to provide a price and availability of the requested vehicle. The total price of the vehicle is $68,644. The vehicle is on the lot and is ready for immediate delivery.

Based upon the extensive research conducted by staff and the lack of availability within the marketplace, staff believes the pricing received for these vehicles is fair in light of the current market conditions.

The vehicles that are to be replaced will be retired from service as the replacement vehicles are put into use and disposed of utilizing an auction service, consistent with historic practice.

FISCAL IMPACT
Funding for the purchase of fleet vehicles is included within the approved Fiscal Year 2022-23 Capital Improvement Budget in the amount of $100,000. The total cost of these purchases is $190,552, resulting in the need to appropriate additional funding to cover the purchase. The appropriation of $100,000 from the General Fund will provide additional funding for the outfitting of the vehicles as they are placed into service.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
None requiring review under California Environmental Quality Act.

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Fleet Vehicles.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Resolution No. 2022-XX

2. Price quotations for vehicles
ATTACHMENT 1

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-XX

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF FLEET VEHICLES
WHEREAS, the Public Works Division is responsible for the management and maintenance of the City’s motor fleet which includes a variety of vehicles and equipment for use in support of City operations; and
WHEREAS, the management of the motor fleet includes the maintenance of a vehicle replacement schedule that is updated annually; and
WHEREAS, the adopted Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) budget for Fiscal Year 2022-23 includes the replacement of two (2) public works trucks and staff is seeking to additionally replace one (1) sport utility vehicle that is assigned to administration and is no longer operational; and WHEREAS, staff has identified a RAM 2500 Tradesman 4x4 pickup as the preferred vehicle for Public Works trucks consistent with other fleet vehicles which have proven to meet the needs of the City in all weather conditions and can accept the installation of a snowplow on the front end; and
WHEREAS, a Ford Explorer has been identified as the replacement sport utility vehicle and it will be equipped with four-wheel drive for all-season usage; and WHEREAS, recent market conditions have made it difficult to locate available vehicles for purchase and staff has exhausted a number of resources in working to source the necessary vehicles; and
WHEREAS, staff contacted National Auto Fleet Group, through Sourcewell, and approximately ten (10) dealerships within Southern California, and none were able to provide cost proposals due the lack of availability of the requested vehicles; and WHEREAS, staff located the desired Public Works trucks through Dave Smith Motors in Kellogg, ID, where the City has previously purchased fleet vehicles, and has received a total price of $121,908 for the two vehicles, as specified; and
WHEREAS, staff was able to locate the desired Ford Explorer through Sunrise Ford in Fontana, CA, and received a total price of $68,644; and
WHEREAS, the identified vehicles are in stock and available for immediate shipping and pickup; and
WHEREAS, based upon the extensive research conducted by staff and the lack of availability through other sources, staff believes that this pricing is appropriate for these vehicles in the current market conditions; and
WHEREAS, funding is included in the approved Fiscal Year 2022-23 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Budget in the amount of $100,000 for these vehicle purchases; and WHEREAS, an appropriation of $100,000 from the general fund is required to complete the purchase and provide for the necessary outfitting of the vehicles prior to them being placed into service.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY the City Council of the City of Big Bear Lake that:

1. The City Manager is authorized to execute a purchase with Dave Smith Motors of Kellogg, ID in the amount of $121,908 for two (2) RAM 2500 Tradesman 4x4 pickup trucks.

2. The City Manager is authorized to execute a purchase with Sunrise Ford of Fontana, CA in the amount of $68,644 for one (1) Ford Explorer sport utility vehicle.

3. An appropriation of $100,000 from the General Fund is approved to complete the purchase of the vehicles and provide for outfitting them prior to placing them into service.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of September, 2022.

Rick Herrick, Mayor
ATTEST:
____
Erica Stephenson. City Clerk

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO ) ss

CITY OF BIG BEAR LAKE )
I, Erica Stephenson, City Clerk of the City of Big Bear Lake, California, do hereby certify that the whole number of the City Council of the said City is five; that the foregoing resolution, being Resolution No. 2022-XX was duly passed and adopted by the said City Council and attested by the City Clerk of said City, all at a regular meeting of the said City held on the 19th day of September, 2022 and that the same was so passed and adopted by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:
_________________________
Erica Stephenson, City Clerk
ATTACHMENT 2

MEETING
DATE: September 19, 2022
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THROUGH: Kelly Ent, Acting City Manager
FROM: Sean Sullivan, Director of Public Services
Jacky Chan, Associate Engineer
SUBJECT: Resolution Authorizing a Bid Solicitation for Demolition of the Building at 40986 Big Bear Boulevard

BACKGROUND
On August 1, 2022, a 99-year ground lease became effective between the City of Big Bear Lake and Bear Valley Mutual Water Company for 19-acres of property located between Big Bear Boulevard and Big Bear Lake. The property presently includes two (2) commercial restaurant properties, two (2) residential units, and a fifty-nine (59) space mobile home park. The City will continue to operate the existing mobile home park and existing businesses will continue to operate while pursuing opportunities to enhance public access and park space.

At the time of authorizing the City to proceed with the lease agreement, the City Council authorized funding in the amount of $150,000 to address some initial clean up and improvement of the site. Initial efforts will include general cleanup of trash and debris, routine landscape maintenance, and other enhancements. Staff has identified a building on the site that is dilapidated and unsafe and presents no present or future use opportunities. Staff is proposing that some of this funding be utilized to remove the structure and eliminate the safety and blight concerns. The proposed resolution authorizes staff to undertake a bid solicitation for this effort with the hope of having this structure removed prior to the winter season.

DISCUSSION
The City now represents the controlling interest in 19-acres of property under lease from the Bear Valley Mutual Water Company and is responsible for all current and future land uses. Located on the property is a commercial structure at 40986 Big Bear Boulevard that previously housed a sign shop. The property has been vacant for several years and there was a previous effort of a tenant improvement project that is incomplete within the building. The building exterior is dilapidated and has lacked maintenance for several years, rendering it unsafe. Staff’s assessment of the structure is that there is no present or future use for it and that any identified use would require considerable expense associated with improving the building in order to make it habitable.

Staff is proposing to issue a contract for the demolition of this structure. The demolition will alleviate the safety and aesthetic issues associated with the structure and make the space available for other considerations and opportunities. Upon approval of the proposed resolution, staff will undertake a public bid solicitation for the demolition of this structure, for which a bid specification has been prepared. Both a historical assessment and hazardous materials assessment of the structure are underway and the results will be considered and included within the bid specifications. Staff would anticipate an award of contract for this item to be considered on October 17, 2022, so that work may potentially be undertaken prior to the onset of the winter season.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact to authorize this bid solicitation. The adopted budget includes an appropriation for the initial clean up and improvement of the site. It is anticipated that this demolition can be accomplished within the existing budget. No additional appropriation for the demolition is anticipated at this time.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
These repairs are categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under section 15301.L(3) as demolition and removal of an individual small structure, which this is a small commercial structure designed for an occupant load of thirty (30) persons or less.

RECCOMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a Resolution Authorizing a Bid Solicitation for the Demolition of the Building at 40986 Big Bear Boulevard.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Resolution No. 2022-XX

2. CEQA Notice of Exemption

3. Photos of Structure to be Demolished
ATTACHMENT 1

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-XX

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A BID SOLICITATION FOR

DEMOLITION OF THE BUILDING AT
40986 BIG BEAR BOULEVARD
WHEREAS, effective August 1, 2022, the City of Big Bear Lake became the controlling interest of 19-acres of property under a ground lease with the Bear Valley Mutual Water Company and the City is now responsible for all current and future land uses; and WHEREAS, the property presently maintains two (2) commercial restaurant properties, two (2) residential units, and a fifty-nine (59) space mobile home park amongst other features; and WHEREAS, staff is presently working through the transition of control of the property and is focused on some initial clean up and improvement including cleanup of trash and debris and maintenance of the landscaping; and
WHEREAS, there is an existing commercial structure, located at 40986 Big Bear Boulevard, that previously housed a commercial sign shop and is now vacant with an incomplete tenant improvement effort within; and
WHEREAS, staff has found the building to be dilapidated and unsafe and in need of substantial repair to make it habitable; and
WHEREAS, there is no identified present or future use for the structure, and the removal of the structure will allow for the space to be available for other considerations and opportunities while also alleviating the safety and aesthetic concerns; and WHEREAS, staff has prepared specifications for the demolition of this structure and is seeking authorization to undertake a bid solicitation for this effort; and WHEREAS, this project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301.L as demolition of an individual small structure; and WHEREAS, the adopted budget includes an appropriation for the initial cleanup and improvement of the site.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council that:

1. Staff is authorized to proceed with the bid solicitation for the Demolition of the Building at 40986 Big Bear Boulevard.

2. This project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301.L (3) as demolition and removal of an individual small structure.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of September 2022.

Rick Herrick, Mayor
ATTEST:

Erica Stephenson, City Clerk

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO ) ss

CITY OF BIG BEAR LAKE )
I, Erica Stephenson, City Clerk of the City of Big Bear Lake, California, do hereby certify that the whole number of the City Council of the said City is five; that the foregoing resolution, being Resolution No. 2022-XX was duly passed and adopted by the said City Council and attested by the City Clerk of said City, all at a regular meeting of the said City held on the 19th day of September, 2022 and that the same was so passed and adopted by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

Erica Stephenson, City Clerk
ATTACHMENT 2

CEQA NOTICE OF EXEMPTION
TO: Clerk of the Board of Supervisors FROM: Engineering Division County of San Bernardino City of Big Bear Lake
385 N. Arrowhead Avenue, 2nd Floor P. O. Box 10000
San Bernardino, CA 92415-0130 Big Bear Lake, CA 92315-8900 Project Title:

Demolition of Building at 40986 Big Bear Boulevard
Project Location - Specific:

APN: 0309-011-18; 40986 Big Bear Boulevard
Description of Project:

The scope of work involves the demolition and removal of an existing commercial structure that is in disrepair and uninhabitable.

Name of Public Agency Approving Project:

City of Big Bear Lake, City Council
Name of Person or Agency Carrying out Project:

City of Big Bear Lake, Engineering Division
Exempt Status: (check one) (State type and section number) XX Categorically Exempt
Section: 15301.L(3)
Reasons why project is exempt:

CEQA exemptions include the demolition and removal of an individual small structure.

Lead Agency or Contact Person: Area Code/Telephone/Extension Sean Sullivan, Director of Public Services (909) 866-5831 Date: September 19, 2022
Signature:
_________________________________
Sean Sullivan, Director of Public Services
ATTACHMENT 3
Photos of Structure to Be Demolished

MEETING
DATE: September 19, 2022
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THROUGH: Kelly Ent, Acting City Manger

FROM: Sean Sullivan, Director of Public Services
Jared Cheek, Public Works Operations Manager
Jason Watterson, Public Works Operations Manager
SUBJECT: Resolution Authorizing Rental Agreements and Purchase Orders for Snow Removal Equipment for Winter Season 2022-23

BACKGROUND
The Big Bear Valley is a popular year-round, four-season resort with a peak season during the winter months. Visitors flock to the mountains for snow play, skiing and snowboarding, or just for a getaway to experience the winter conditions. The process of winter weather and visitation management is a coordinated effort between multiple agencies and includes snow and ice management, traffic management, and visitor management. A complete overview of the City’s proposed winter efforts is scheduled for October; however, at this time the proposed item is focused on securing the necessary equipment to be prepared for the onset of the snow season.

The City executes snow and ice management through a number of efforts including the usage of City staff, local contractors, and an agreement with Big Bear Mountain Resorts. The City implements snow and ice clearing and removal with the objective of meeting three (3) basic components of community safety and welfare:

1. Maintain safe access for emergency services

2. Provide reasonably safe driving conditions throughout the winter months

3. Maintain access to businesses and services
For the purposes of snow and ice management, the City is split into eleven (11) snow districts, with City staff being responsible for street plowing and berm reduction activities in four (4) of the districts. The balance of the districts are undertaken by local contractors and Big Bear Mountain Resorts, the agreements for which will be considered at a future meeting.

City staff completes the snow management activities using a combination of owned and rented equipment. Additionally, there are several accessories and components that the City must provide for the equipment, regardless of it being rented or owned.

DISCUSSION
During the snow season, which generally begins on or around November 1, Public Works staff’s primary responsibilities transition to snow and ice management and removal. While routine maintenance efforts and activities are ongoing and continue as the weather allows, the team is always able to transition to snow activities on short notice. As the City is divided into eleven (11) districts for the purposes of snow plowing, City staff generally performs the work in four (4) of these districts with the remaining areas being left to on-call contractors. The areas managed by City staff generally include the western area of the City, the areas North of Big Bear Boulevard, and the Village. Snow clearing activities will commence when accumulation on the street reaches or is anticipated to reach 3” and will continue around the clock until the streets are passable and no additional, significant snowfall is forecasted.

The efforts of the City crews rely upon a combination of machine and hand work utilizing both City-owned assets and several pieces of rental equipment. The City owns and operates a few pieces of equipment, namely a motor grader, backhoes and loaders, crew trucks and all accessories for the equipment, including plows, blades and tire chains. To enable the efforts of the City crews, rental equipment is required to undertake these efforts. Historically, the City has rented six (6) large loaders, six (6) backhoes, and three (3) dump trucks for the snow season. Staff is proposing the rental of an additional loader and a skid steer to expand their responsiveness to snow needs this upcoming season.

Staff rents this equipment primarily as there is little need for these types of equipment and the associated quantities outside of the winter season, meaning that it would sit stagnant for at least half the year. Additionally, a key element of the rental agreements is that the rental company is responsible for all maintenance and repairs of the equipment while it is in use by the City. Staff is seeking the approval of these agreements now so that it is ready for delivery to the City by November 1 but also reserving the potential for an earlier delivery should the weather forecast deem it necessary.

As the rented equipment is general construction equipment, the City is responsible for setting them up for winter activities. The City maintains an inventory of the necessary accessories to support these pieces of rental equipment, most notably loader / dozer blades and tire chains. The City owns a supply of equipment blades, each of which have a lifecycle of approximately 15-20 years. The City’s blades are exclusively designed for Volvo loaders, meaning that the City is limited to the use of Volvo loaders. The remaining rental equipment is not brand specific or restrictive.

For the purposes of obtaining the rental equipment, staff works through United Rentals (Perris, CA) and Volvo Construction Equipment and Services (Corona, CA) as they are the awarded vendors for these services through Sourcewell. Sourcewell is a purchasing collective utilized by governmental entities that provides for competitively bid contracts for a large variety of products and services and extends those terms to public entities. United Rentals (Contract #091615-URI) and Volvo Construction Equipment and Services (Contract #032119-VCE) have current awarded contracts through Sourcewell for these rental services and the use of Sourcewell is consistent with the City’s purchasing policy. A summary of the rental equipment and costs is below.

Equipment Rental
Company
Quantity Monthly
Rate (each)
Months Total
Volvo L110/L120 Volvo 7 $ 5,156 5 $ 180,460
Dump Truck 10yd United Rentals 3 $ 4,565 5 $ 68,475
Backhoe United Rentals 6 $ 2,273 5 $ 68,190
Skid Steer United Rentals 1 $ 1,604 5 $ 8,020
Total $ 325,145
The terms of the rental agreements are on a month to month basis meaning that staff can reduce or increase the deployment of equipment as necessary based upon weather conditions and the City is only billed for the actual time that the equipment is actively being rented.

All of the equipment that is owned or rented for these purposes is general construction equipment that requires certain accessories to be made ready for winter. These items generally include blades for the loaders, cutting edges, and tire chains. The City is responsible for furnishing these items for all of the equipment in use for the winter.

A loader, which is the primary rented equipment, comes equipped with a bucket on the front end loader which allows the equipment to lift and load material, i.e. snow. This configuration is utilized in areas such as parking lots and the Village where snow is stacked or removed. For plowing activities which push snow to the side of the road, the bucket must be removed and be replaced with a loader or dozer blade. These blades attach to the front of the equipment and provide a straight edge that allows the snow to be pushed more efficiently than using a bucket. As these blades are a nonstandard accessory for rental equipment, the City is responsible for furnishing them.

The life cycle of a loader or dozer blade is approximately 15-20 years and the City’s supply has not been refreshed in more than 10 years. Staff is proposing to purchase three (3) Henke loader/dozer blades from RDO Equipment Co. (Riverside, CA) through Sourcewell (Contract 080818-HEN) at a total cost of $85,158. The particular blades being ordered are consistent with the current blades owned by the City and are compatible only with Volvo loaders, the use of which has been the City’s standard practice for more than twenty (20) years.

The City is also required to supply all necessary tire chains for the equipment, from the loaders and motor grader, to the backhoes, small equipment and pickup trucks. Historically, the City has utilized chains manufactured by Pewag Traction Chain, Inc. (Pewag), which are regarded as the industry standard for snow traction chains utilized on heavy equipment. The City has utilized Pewag chains for many years, is satisfied with their performance, and has found that a set of chains will last 4-5 years depending on their usage. Additionally, staff has become proficient at repairing and maintaining these particular types of chains, further extending their useful life.

Under Pewag’s distribution model, the needed chains are only available for purchase from authorized distributors and Big Bear Traction (Big Bear Lake, CA) is the exclusive wholesaler/distributor of Pewag tire chains for the San Bernardino Mountains. Historically, the City has waived competitive procurement practices for the purchase of Pewag chains through Big Bear Traction and staff is again requesting that consideration. Staff is requesting a purchase order not to exceed $60,000 with Big Bear Traction which will allow the purchase of approximately four (4) sets of chains for the loaders and additional chains for the backhoes and dump trucks as needed.

FISCAL IMPACT
Funding for equipment rental and purchase for snow removal is included within the approved Fiscal Year 2022-23 Annual Budget. Considerations are included within the Street Maintenance accounts for the rental equipment. The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget includes funding for the purchase of equipment and accessories.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS

Snow plowing activities are not consider a project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), therefore no environmental determination is required for these actions.

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a Resolution Authorizing Rental Agreements and Purchase Orders for Snow Removal Equipment for Winter Season 2022-23.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Resolution No. 2022-XX
ATTACHMENT 1

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-XX

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RENTAL AGREEMENTS AND

PURCHASE ORDERS FOR SNOW REMOVAL EQUIPMENT
FOR WINTER SEASON 2022-23
WHEREAS, the Big Bear Valley is a popular winter destination and the Public Services Department is responsible for the clearing and removal of snow within the City limits; and WHEREAS, the efforts of the Public Services Department focuses on snow and ice clearing and removal according to three (3) basic components of community safety and welfare: (1) Maintain access to and for emergency services, (2) Provide reasonably safe driving conditions through the winter months, and (3) Maintain access to businesses and services; and WHEREAS, snow removal is provided through a number of resources including City staff, oncall contractors, and Big Bear Mountain Resorts; and WHEREAS, the City of Big Bear Lake owns some equipment utilized in snow removal activities but also needs to rent additional equipment to support the efforts required of snow removal; and WHEREAS, the needs of the City require the rental of seven (7) specific Volvo loaders, (6) standard backhoe tractors, and three (3) ten-wheel dump trucks; and WHEREAS, through the City’s membership in Sourcewell, a nationwide purchasing collective, the City can access competitively bid contracts for the required rental equipment from Volvo Construction Equipment and Services of Corona, CA (Sourcewell Contract #032119-VCE) and United Rentals of Perris, CA (Sourcewell Contract #091615-URI) at a total cost of $325,145; and WHEREAS, this year, staff needs to purchase three (3) replacement Henke loader / dozer blades that are added to the rental equipment to retrofit the standard construction loaders to snow plowing capabilities and the necessary loader blades have a life span of 15-20 years and have not been replaced in more than 10 years; and
WHEREAS, the specified blades are available from RDO Equipment Co. (Riverside, CA) through Sourcewell (Contract 080818-HEN) at a total cost not to exceed $85,158; and WHEREAS, the City needs to provide for snow chains for the tires for all equipment, whether it is owned or rented, and the City has historically purchased Pewag Chains through Big Bear Traction (Big Bear Lake, CA) as the exclusive distributor for these chains in the San Bernardino Mountains; and
WHEREAS, staff is requesting that the City Council waive the competitive procurement requirement and authorize a purchase order with Big Bear Traction at a cost not to exceed $60,000 for the purchase of the necessary Pewag tire chains; and WHEREAS, these approvals will enable the necessary equipment to be in place around November 1st to be prepared for the upcoming winter season; and
WHEREAS, funding for the rental and purchase of the necessary equipment is available within the adopted Fiscal Year 2022-23 Annual Budget and Capital Improvement Program Budget.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY the City Council of the City of Big Bear Lake that:

1. A rental agreement and purchase order is authorized with Volvo Construction Equipment and Services (Corona, CA) under Sourcewell Contract #032119-VCE for the rental of seven (7) Volvo 110 loaders in an amount not to exceed $180,460.

2. A rental agreement and purchase order is authorized with United Rentals (Perris, CA) under Sourcewell Contract #091615-URI for the rental of the specified equipment in an amount not to exceed $144,685.

3. A purchase order is authorized with RDO Equipment Co. (Riverside, CA) under Sourcewell Contract #080818-HEN for the purchase of three (3) Henke loader / dozer blades in an amount not to exceed $85,158.

4. The competitive purchasing requirement is waived due to the exclusivity of the source and a purchase order is authorized with Big Bear Traction (Big Bear Lake, CA) for the purchase of Pewag tire chains in an amount not to exceed $60,000.

5. The City Manager is authorized to execute all necessary documents for these actions in a form approved by the City Attorney.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of September 2022.

Rick Herrick, Mayor
ATTEST:

Erica Stephenson, City Clerk

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO ) ss

CITY OF BIG BEAR LAKE )
I, Erica Stephenson, City Clerk of the City of Big Bear Lake, California, do hereby certify that the whole number of the City Council of the said City is five; that the foregoing resolution, being Resolution No. 2022-XX was duly passed and adopted by the said City Council and attested by the City Clerk of said City, all at a regular meeting of the said City held on the 19th day of September, 2022 and that the same was so passed and adopted by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

Erica Stephenson, City Clerk

MEETING
DATE: September 19, 2022
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THROUGH: Kelly Ent, Acting City Manager
FROM: Sean Sullivan, Director of Public Services
Israel Gomez, Associate Engineer
SUBJECT: Resolution Authorizing a Change Order with Schock Contracting Corporation for the Stanfield Marsh Boardwalks Improvements Project

BACKGROUND
The City of Big Bear Lake acquired the Stanfield Marsh Boardwalks and associated property from the Big Bear Municipal Water District (MWD) in July 2022. As a condition of the transfer of the boardwalks, the MWD also made a one-time payment to the City in the amount of $500,000 to contribute to the deferred maintenance of the boardwalks. Anticipating the transfer for these assets, staff developed a project to rehabilitate the existing boardwalks and on August 1, 2022, the City Council awarded a construction contract to Schock Contracting Corporation (Santa Barbara, CA) for the Stanfield Marsh Boardwalks Improvements Project which plans to remove and replace all existing decking and handrails along the boardwalks. The project was budgeted for $1,000,000 and the contract was awarded for $853,150.

Schock Contracting Corporation is a general contractor with extensive experience in pier and bridge maintenance and repair. As work got underway and Schock inspected the existing facilities, it was observed that there is a lack of a mechanical connection between the stringers, which the decking is mounted to, and the supporting cross beams. While there have not been any seismic concerns in the approximately 25 years that the boardwalks have been in place, it was determined that the addition of mechanical connections would provide additional seismic support and mitigate some of the existing sway. Furthermore, if it was desired to install additional support, this would be the appropriate time given the scope of the current project. Schock Contracting Corporation has proposed a price not to exceed $75,000 to make these additional seismic improvements.

DISCUSSION
The Stanfield Marsh includes existing, worn footpaths and wooden boardwalks that originate in the vicinity of Big Bear Boulevard and Stanfield Cutoff and proceed eastward toward Division Creek. The boardwalks are approximately 2,041 linear feet in length and were constructed in the mid-1990s. The boardwalks are a popular amenity and are used by residents and visitors, alike, throughout the year. The project under contract includes the removal and replacement of all decking and handrails, which are original to the initial project construction.

As the contractor began work on this project, it was observed that the original design and construction of these facilities needs enhanced structural reinforcement. The structure is connected by nails, rather than hardware, from the stringers to the cross beams and over the years, many of the nails have rusted or fallen out. While there have been no seismic issues or structural concerns with the existing boardwalks, the contractor believes that the addition of “hurricane ties” would provide additional seismic and structural support on these structures beyond the existing nails.

Furthermore, given the rehabilitation that is to take place during this project, it represents the most advantageous time to complete these efforts. The hurricane ties will be fastened so that there is a continuous connection between the substructure of the boardwalks, eliminating the float. The proposed plan calls for the installation of approximately 1,200 of these ties. Finally, as the boardwalks have been out of the water for some time given the low level of water in Big Bear Lake and subsequently Baker Pond, these efforts will mitigate some of the existing sway that is experienced on the boardwalks.

Demolition work is underway and the lumber material is arriving on site. Schock Contracting Corporation has indicated a construction time, including the proposed scope of work, of approximately sixty (60) days and is anticipating completion of the work by early November.

FISCAL IMPACT
Funding is available within the established budget for this project, which was approved for $1,000,000. The initial contract award was in the amount $853,150, leaving approximately $147,000 in unallocated funds available within the project budget. The proposed price not to exceed $75,000 is appropriate for the prescribed scope of work.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
At the time of approving the bid solicitation, the City Council found that these repairs are categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under section 15301.C as repair and maintenance of existing bicycle and pedestrian facilities.

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a Resolution Authorizing a Change Order with Schock Contracting Corporation for the Stanfield Marsh Boardwalks Improvements Project.

ATTACHMENT

1. Resolution No. 2022-XX
ATTACHMENT 1

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-XX

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CHANGE ORDER WITH

SCHOCK CONTRACTING CORPORATION FOR THE STANFIELD

MARSH BOARDWALKS IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Stanfield Marsh is located to the northeast of Big Bear Boulevard and Stanfield Cutoff and provides a number of recreational activities through existing foot paths and boardwalks; and
WHEREAS, in September 2021, the City Council authorized staff to accept the transfer of these assets from the Municipal Water District to the City which was completed in July 2022; and WHEREAS, the boardwalks total approximately 2,041 linear feet, were constructed in the mid1990s, and require significant maintenance and rehabilitation; and WHEREAS, City staff has designed a project to replace all of the decking and handrails; and WHEREAS, on August 1, 2022, the City Council awarded a construction contract to Schock Contracting Corporation (Santa Barbara, CA) in the amount of $853,150 for the specified scope of work; and
WHEREAS, as work has gotten underway and Schock Contracting Corporation has inspected the facilities, it was observed that there is a lack of mechanical connection between the stringers, which the decking is mounted to, and the supporting crossbeams; and WHEREAS, the lack of mechanical connections may create seismic concerns with the integrity of the boardwalks and is responsible for some of the sway currently experienced with the boardwalks, and that the addition of hurricane ties would mitigate these concerns; and WHEREAS, Schock Contracting Corporation is proposing the addition of approximately 1,200 hurricane ties to the structure of the boardwalks at a total cost not to exceed $75,000; and WHEREAS, funding is available within the project as the established project budget is $1,000,000 and the contract was awarded in the amount of $853,150; and WHEREAS, Schock Contracting Corporation is anticipating a completion by early November even with the addition of this scope of work.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council that:

1. A change order is approved with Schock Contracting Corporation in the amount not to exceed $75,000 for the addition of approximately 1,200 hurricane ties to provide additional seismic support as a part of the Stanfield Boardwalks Improvements Project.

2. The City Manager is authorized to execute all necessary documents in a form approved by the City Attorney.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of September, 2022.

Rick Herrick, Mayor
ATTEST:

Erica Stephenson, City Clerk

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO ) ss

CITY OF BIG BEAR LAKE )
I, Erica Stephenson, City Clerk of the City of Big Bear Lake, California, do hereby certify that the whole number of the City Council of the said City is five; that the foregoing resolution, being Resolution No. 2022-XX was duly passed and adopted by the said City Council and attested by the City Clerk of said City, all at a regular meeting of the said City held on the 19th day of September, 2022 and that the same was so passed and adopted by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

Erica Stephenson, City Clerk

MEETING
DATE: September 19, 2022
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THROUGH: Kelly Ent, Acting City Manager
FROM: Sean Sullivan, Director of Public Services
Jacky Chan, Associate Engineer
SUBJECT: Resolution Rejecting All Bids for the Knickerbocker Channel Fence Replacement Project and Authorizing Staff to Resolicit Bids

BACKGROUND
In June 2022, the City Council authorized staff to solicit bids for the Knickerbocker Channel Fence Replacement Project. This project was included in the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Capital Improvement Program budget and proposed to replace existing chain link fence with black wrought iron fence that was updated under a previous project. When the Knickerbocker Channel Trail, which provides a pedestrian and bicycle facility along the channel from the Village to Veterans Park, was constructed, portions of the area had a black wrought iron fence installed. Portions of the fence were left as the existing chain link and is now failing, creating safety concerns and diminished aesthetics. The identified project proposes to replace approximately 350 linear feet of the failing chain link with the black wrought iron to match the balance of the existing. The approved CIP budget includes funding in the amount of $75,000.

Staff developed plans and specifications for this project and conducted a public bid process. At the conclusion of the bid process, the City received five (5) sealed bids that were all in excess of the available project budget. The proposed resolution would reject all bids and authorize staff to resolicit bids for the project with a revised scope of work to complete the improvements in line with the available budget.

DISCUSSION
The Knickerbocker Channel Trail provides for pedestrian and bicycle uses from the Village to Veterans Park. The primary separation of the trail from the wash is black, wrought iron fencing.

This fence provides a sturdy barrier to prevent access to the channel. Along portions of the trail, there is remaining chain link that is failing, leading to potential safety concerns and diminished aesthetics. Staff has prepared plans and specifications for this project that include the replacement of approximately 350 linear feet of fencing to match the existing black wrought iron. The fencing that will be replaced is on the East side of the channel and would stretch from the Knickerbocker Parking Lot to Village Drive.

Staff executed a public bid solicitation for this effort and on August 4, 2022, the city received five (5) sealed bids with the following results:

Contractor Location Total Bid Amount
Quality Fence Co. Paramount, CA $112,280
Fence Corp. Riverside, CA $114,677
Ace Fence Corp. La Puente, CA $114,940
Aneen Construction Riverside, CA $181,890
Harris Steel Fence Co. Los Angeles, CA $191,573
Staff reviewed the received bids and found them all to be well in excess of staff’s estimates and the available budget of $75,000. Upon reviewing the project specifications and speaking with some of the bidders, staff learned that the increased price was the result of the specification that the fence be installed on the top of the existing flood channel wall, as was done in the previous phase. As an alternative, if staff were to specify that the fence be installed in the ground, slightly offset from the existing channel wall, the cost of construction would decrease considerably.

Staff is proposing to redesign the project and reissue bid documents with the fence being installed adjacent to, instead of on top of, the existing flood channel wall. The fence material and color would match the existing, the only difference being the placement of the installation. As the area where the fence is to be installed does not directly interact with a pedestrian path and is across the channel from the existing installation, the difference in appearance would be minor. The San Bernardino County Flood Control District, who operates the channel, is supportive of the proposed changes and will allow the work to proceed under the permit that has already been issued for this project.

Staff is proposing that the City Council reject all bids and authorize staff to rebid the project in early 2023. Under the revised plan, construction would take place in spring 2023.

FISCAL IMPACT
Funding for this project is included in the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Capital Improvement Program Budget in the amount of $75,000. Funding is derived from Measure Y Proceeds, which is Transient Occupancy Tax paid by overnight visitors to the City.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
These repairs are categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under section 15301.C as repair and maintenance of existing bicycle and pedestrian facilities.

RECCOMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a Resolution Rejecting All Bids for the Knickerbocker Channel Fence Replacement Project and Authorize Staff to Resolicit Bids.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Resolution No. 2022-XX

2. Photos / Rendering of Project
ATTACHMENT 1

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-XX

RESOLUTION REJECTING ALL BIDS FOR THE

KNICKEBOCKER CHANNEL FENCE REPLACEMENT

PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO RESOLICIT BIDS
WHEREAS, the Knickerbocker Channel Trail provides a pedestrian and bicycle facility along the Knickerbocker Channel from the Village to Veterans Park; and, WHEREAS, the channel and trail is currently lined with two types of fence, predominantly wrought iron and portions of chain link fence and the existing chain link is failing, creating potential safety hazards and diminished aesthetics; and, WHEREAS, funding of $75,000 is included in the adopted Fiscal Year 2022-23 Capital Improvement Program budget to replace approximately 350 linear feet of fencing along the east side of the channel from the Knickerbocker Parking Lot to Village Drive; and, WHEREAS, staff conducted a public bid solicitation for this project, which was authorized by the City Council in June 2022, and received five (5) sealed bids for this project; and, WHEREAS, all bids received were in excess of staff’s estimates and the project budget of $75,000 with the lowest bid being $112,280; and,
WHEREAS, staff analyzed the bid results and spoke with proposing contractors to determine that the high cost of the bids is the result of the specification that the fence be installed in the top of the existing flood channel wall; and,
WHEREAS, staff determined that by offsetting the fence from the flood channel wall and installing it within the ground, the project could be completed in line within the established budget; and,
WHEREAS, staff has reviewed the proposed redesign with the San Bernardino County Flood Control District, who operates the channel, and they are comfortable with the proposed changes and would allow the revised project to be completed under existing permit for the project; and, WHEREAS, staff would revise the design for the project to include the proposed changes and resolicit bids in early 2023 to enable work to be completed in Spring 2023.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council that:

1. All received bids for the Knickerbocker Channel Fence Replacement Project are rejected.

2. Staff is authorized to make the proposed revisions to the scope of work and resolicit project bids in early 2023.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of September 2022.

Rick Herrick, Mayor
ATTEST:

Erica Stephenson, City Clerk

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO ) ss

CITY OF BIG BEAR LAKE )
I, Erica Stephenson, City Clerk of the City of Big Bear Lake, California, do hereby certify that the whole number of the City Council of the said City is five; that the foregoing resolution, being Resolution No. 2022-XX was duly passed and adopted by the said City Council and attested by the City Clerk of said City, all at a regular meeting of the said City held on the 19th day of September, 2022 and that the same was so passed and adopted by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

Erica Stephenson, City Clerk
ATTACHMENT 2
Attachment 2
Photos of Fence to be Replaced

CITY OF BIG BEAR LAKE

BIG BEAR LAKE, CA
39707 BIG BEAR BLVD.

P.O. BOX 10,000
BIG BEAR LAKE, CA 92315

REVISIONS
NO. KNICKERBOCKER CHANNEL

FENCE REPLACEMENT PROJECT

KNICKERBOCKER CHANNEL

SITE PLAN

DATE BY CHK'D DESCRIPTION
DATE:JOB NO:DRAWN:DESIGN:CHECKED:SCALE:

OF
SHEET:

C-1
2 3
06/2222.009JHCJHCARANTS
KNICKERBOCKER CHANNEL FENCING: * REMOVE APPROX. 340 LF CHAIN LINK FENCE * INSTALL APPROX. 340 LF METAL PICKETFENCE * NEW FENCE TO BE INSTALLED OFFSET12" FROM EAST CONCRETE CHANNEL

PEDDER ROAD

MEETING
DATE: September 19, 2022
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THROUGH: Kelly Ent, Acting City Manger
FROM: Sean Sullivan, Director of Public Services
Jared Cheek, Public Works Operations Manager
Jacky Chan, Associate Engineer
SUBJECT: Resolution Awarding a Construction Contract to Superior Pavement Markings, Inc. for the Fall Citywide Line Striping Project

BACKGROUND
The City of Big Bear Lake is responsible for the maintenance and operation of approximately 84 centerline miles of streets within the City. As a part of the City’s efforts to maintain and improve the streets, the annual Capital Improvement Program includes several projects focused on street maintenance: including street rehabilitation, crack sealing, slurry seal, and line striping. These projects account for an annual allocation of $1,550,000.

Included within the annual Capital Improvement Program budget is an annual allocation of $50,000 for the restriping of various roadway markings throughout the City. With this funding, staff anticipates performing striping work twice annually, in the spring and the fall. The spring effort, which was completed earlier this year, included striping of all long lines, roadway legends, and crosswalks. In the fall, staff proposes to stripe all of the long lines to enhance lane visibility in advance of the winter season.

As authorized by the City Council on August 15, 2022, staff conducted a bid solicitation for this scope of work and is recommending that a construction contract be awarded to Superior Pavement Markings, Inc. for this project.

DISCUSSION
The approved Capital Improvement Program budget includes funding for roadway striping, as a part of the City’s overall street maintenance program. The key focus of the striping effort is to promote vehicular safety by maintaining the striping throughout the City. Staff proposes to utilize the funding for a full citywide striping effort each spring and a restriping of the long lines each fall, in advance of the winter season. The available CIP funding is sufficient to accomplish these proposed efforts.

Staff developed a scope of work to stripe all long lines (lane lines) to take place this fall. The refreshing of the lane lines will provide an added layer of traffic safety as the winter season sets in. Staff will prepare an additional scope of work to perform citywide striping, including all long lines as well as crosswalks and roadway legends, in the spring.

Staff conducted a bid solicitation for the fall scope of work and a notice inviting bids was advertised consistent with the City’s purchasing policy. On September 13, 2022, the City Clerk’s Office received, publicly opened and read aloud one (1) sealed bid with the following result:

Bidder Location Total Bid Price
Superior Pavement Markings, Inc. Cypress, CA $ 25,946.05 Superior Pavement Markings, Inc. is an experienced street striping contractor who is well suited to complete this project. They boast an extensive work history of satisfactory performance throughout Southern California. The proposed price is consistent with the engineer’s estimate for the proposed scope of work.

FISCAL IMPACT
Funding for this project is included in the approved FY 2022-23 Five-Year Capital Improvement Program with recurring funding each year. In addition to the base contract of $25,946.05, staff is recommending the authorization of a contingency amount to the contract of $4,000 (approximately 15%) to allow for any additional striping work to be completed while the contractor is mobilized within the City. The total awarded contract amount will not exceed $29,946.05.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
These activities are categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under section 15301.c as maintenance of existing highways and streets.

RECOMMENDATION

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a Resolution Awarding a Construction Contract to Superior Pavement Markings, Inc. for the Fall Citywide Line Striping Project.

ATTACHMENT

1. Resolution No. 2022-XX
ATTACHMENT 1

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-XX

RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
TO SUPERIOR PAVEMENT MARKINGS, INC. FOR THE

FALL CITYWIDE LINE STRIPING PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City of Big Bear Lake is responsible for the maintenance and operation of approximately 84 centerline miles of streets within the City; and, WHEREAS, the City’s annual Capital Improvement Program Budget establishes annual projects for street rehabilitation, crack sealing, slurry seal, and line striping in a total amount of $1,550,000 per years; and,
WHEREAS, the annual Capital Improvement Program includes the Annual Citywide Line Striping Project with a budget of $50,000 annually; and, WHEREAS, staff anticipates using this funding to perform striping work twice annually, in the spring and the fall, throughout the City, with a complete striping effort in the spring to include all long lines, roadway legends, and crosswalks, and in the fall to restripe all long lines for enhanced lane visibility in advance of the winter season; and,
WHEREAS, on August 15, 2022, the City Council authorized staff to conduct a bid solicitation for a project to stripe all long (lane) lines within the City this fall and upon the authorization, staff dispensed with the bid solicitation; and,
WHEREAS, on September 13, 2022, the City Clerk’s Office received, publicly opened, and read aloud one (1) sealed bid from Superior Pavement Markings, Inc.(Cypress, CA); and, WHEREAS, the price provided in the bid from Superior Pavement Markings, Inc. was not to exceed $25,946, which is consistent with the engineer’s estimates for this proposed project; and, WHEREAS, Superior Pavement Markings, Inc. is an experienced contractor with an extensive history of successful projects within Southern California and is well suited to complete this scope of work; and,
WHEREAS, in addition to the base contract amount of $25,946, staff is proposing the authorization of a contingency amount to the contract of $4,000 (approximately 15%) to allow for any additional striping work to be completed while the contractor is mobilized within the City; and,
WHEREAS, sufficient funding is available in the approved Fiscal Year 2022-23 CIP Budget.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council that:

1. A construction contract is awarded to Superior Pavement Markings, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $29,946 which includes the base contract of $25,946 and a contingency amount not to exceed $4,000.

2. The City Manger is authorized to execute all necessary documents in a form approved by the City Attorney.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of September, 2022.

Rick Herrick, Mayor
ATTEST:

Erica Stephenson, City Clerk

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO ) ss

CITY OF BIG BEAR LAKE )
I, Erica Stephenson, City Clerk of the City of Big Bear Lake, California, do hereby certify that the whole number of the City Council of the said City is five; that the foregoing resolution, being Resolution No. 2022-XX was duly passed and adopted by the said City Council and attested by the City Clerk of said City, all at a regular meeting of the said City held on the 19th day of September, 2022 and that the same was so passed and adopted by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

Erica Stephenson, City Clerk

MEETING
DATE: September 19, 2022
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THROUGH: Kelly Ent, Acting City Manager

FROM: Sue O’Strander, AICP, Director of Community Development

PREPARED
BY: Janice Etter, AICP, Sr. Principal Planner
SUBJECT: Ordinance Adopting a Negative Declaration and Approving Zone Change 2021- 39 Changing the Zoning Designation of 40347 York Lane (APN 0308-082-08) from Commercial-Visitor (C-3) to Single Family Residential (R-1)

BACKGROUND
The City Council held a public hearing on August 15, 2022, to consider General Plan Amendment and Zone Change applications submitted by the property owners Teofil & Ioana Pasca, requesting to change the land use designation of the property at 40347 York Lane from a Commercial-Visitor designation to a Single-Family Residential designation. At that meeting the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-101 approving the General Plan Amendment component of the project. At the same meeting, the Council introduced, read the title and waived further reading of the attached ordinance formally changing the zoning of 40347 York Lane to Single Family Residential (R-1).

The attached ordinance presented for final consideration is the ordinance introduced at the previous meeting.

DISCUSSION
York Lane lies west of the “Red Ant
Hill” portion of Big Bear Boulevard
and is a cul-de-sac off Talmadge
Road. The property at 40347 York
Lane is a single lot measuring
approximately 37 feet wide by
approximately 80 feet deep and
containing 2,978 sf in area. Although
the lot is substandard in accordance
with current minimum lot sizes, it is
in its original size and configuration
since its creation as Lot 5 of Tract
2009, recorded in 1925. As such, the
subject lot is existing
nonconforming.

Zone Change 2021-039
The Zone Change application requests to change the zoning of the property from CommercialVisitor (C-3) shown in pink on the zoning map below, to Single Family Residential (R-1), designated in yellow.

Based on the parcel size and location, the small, individual lot is impractical for commercial development. However, development for single family residential purposes is viable, as evidenced by the adjacent residence at 40345 York Lane on a similarly-sized lot. At this time, there are no submitted plans or proposals to develop the property.

REQUIRED FINDINGS
The Council must determine that the required findings to support the zone change can be made, as described below:

1. The zone change is consistent with the City of Big Bear Lake General Plan because the Land Use Element recognizes the need to reevaluate the land use plan and make amendments as needed. Since incorporation, the land use designation of the property has changed several times. Earlier designations allowed residential development as a primary land use. The current designations require a primary commercial land use. The small parcel size and its location next to residential structures makes this parcel impractical for commercial development, but appropriate for residential development. Therefore, the zone change request is supported.

2. The site of the proposed zone change is suitable for any of the land uses permitted within the proposed zone district. The predominant land use in the Single Family Residential (R1) zone is a single family residence. The property is most suitable for this type of development because of it configuration and small size. The requested residential zoning is consistent with properties to the north; which are of similar size and topographic condition. Surrounding properties are developed with residential structures, proving that this property can be feasibly developed for residential purposes.

3. The proposed change in zoning is reasonably beneficial at this time. The proposed amendment adds one parcel to the City’s available land for residential development. The small parcel has the potential to be developed for a small, moderately-priced single family residence in compliance with Housing Element policies H1 and H2.2.

4. The proposed change in zoning will not have a substantial adverse effect on surrounding properties or the community in general. The zoning of the properties immediately to the north of the subject site is Single Family Residential and these properties are developed with single family residential dwelling units. The zoning of the properties to the south is Commercial-Visitor. Changing the zoning of the subject property does not limit the potential for properties to the south to be consolidated and developed for commercial purposes.

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
The Zone Change application is subject to the provisions of AB 52, tribal consultation early in the CEQA process under Public Resources Code Section 21080.3.1. Notice was sent to four1 tribes on June 7, 2022, beginning a 30-day tribal notification period. One tribe, the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation (formerly known as the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians), responded requesting that the tribe’s standard inadvertent discovery language be included in the environmental document. These are included in the Initial Study in Section XVIII – Tribal Cultural Resources.

An Initial Study supporting a Negative Declaration was distributed to the Council in the August 15, 2022, agenda packet. Based on this Initial Study, the zone change will have No Impact upon aesthetics, agriculture and forest resources, air quality, biological resources, cultural resources, energy, geology and soils, hydrology and water quality, land use and planning, mineral resources, noise, transportation, tribal cultural resources, utilities and service systems, and a mandatory finding of significance associated with biological and historical resources, and short-term and long-term environmental goals.

The project is determined to have a Less Than Significant Impact on greenhouse gas emissions, and hazards and hazardous materials, noise, population growth, public services and recreation, wildfires, and a mandatory finding of significance for cumulative impacts to greenhouse gas emissions.

The attached ordinance contains an environmental determination for the City Council’s adoption.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with the adoption of the Zone Change. 1 Twenty-nine Palms Band of Mission Indians, Cabazon Band of Mission Indians, Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians, Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt an Ordinance adopting a Negative Declaration and Approving Zone Change application 2021-039, to change the zoning of the property at 40347 York Lane (APN 0308-082-08) from Commercial-Visitor (C-3) to Single Family Residential (R-1) based on the findings.

ATTACHMENT

1. Ordinance No. 2022-xx (Negative Declaration and Zone Change 2021-039) ATTACHMENT 1

ORDINANCE NO. 2022-XXX

ORDINANCE ADOPTING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND
APPROVING ZONE CHANGE 2021-039 CHANGING THE ZONING
DESIGNATION OF 40347 YORK LANE (APN 0308-082-08) FROM
COMMERCIAL-VISITOR (C-3) TO SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-1) WHEREAS, Teofil & Ioana Pasca, the property owners of 40347 York Lane, Assessor’s Parcel Number 0308-082-08, have submitted Zone Change application 2021-039, requesting to change the zoning of the property from Commercial Visitor to Single Family Residential; and WHEREAS, the project site consists of one undeveloped parcel, measuring approximately 37 feet wide by approximately 80 feet deep and containing approximately 2,978 square feet in area. The lot is in its original size and configuration since being created as Lot 5 of Tract 2009, in 1925 as legally described and graphically depicted in Ordinance Exhibit A; and WHEREAS, specifically, the Zone Change requests to change the zoning from Commercial Visitor (C-3) to Single Family Residential (R-1); and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to Sections 65800 and 65850 of the California Government Code, the City may adopt ordinances to regulate the use of buildings, structures, and land as between industry, business, residences, and open space, and other purposes; to regulate the location, height, bulk, number of stories and size of buildings and structures, the size and use of lots, yards, courts and other open spaces, the percentage of a lot which may be occupied by a building or structure, and the intensity of land use; and to establish requirements for off-street parking, in compliance with the California Government Code. The city has adopted such an ordinance, referred to as the Development Code, which was adopted by Ordinance No. 2003-333, on September 8, 2003, and codified in the Municipal Code as Chapter 17; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to California Government Code Section 65352.3 (SB 18), General Plan Amendment requests are subject to mandatory Native American Tribal Consultation for a period of 90 days. This notification was distributed to five tribes on June 21, 2021, and concluded on September 20, 2021. During this period, additional information was requested from the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians. This information was provided and on November 5, 2021, consultation was completed; and
WHEREAS, Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21073 et. seq. (AB 52) early notification of this CEQA project was given to four tribes on June 7, 2022, beginning a 30-day tribal notification period. One tribe, the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation (formerly the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, represented by Mr. Ryan Nordness, responded requesting that the tribe’s standard inadvertent discovery language be included in the environmental document. This language is included in the Initial Study, Section XVIII – Tribal Cultural Resources; and WHEREAS, an environmental Initial Study and a Negative Declaration were prepared for the project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act. These documents were made available in paper and electronic form for a twenty-day review period beginning on June 22, 2022.

The Initial Study determines that the project would not have a significant impact on the environment and no mitigation measures are necessary; and WHEREAS, on July 20, 2022, the Planning Commission of the City of Big Bear Lake conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the Application at 39707 Big Bear Boulevard, in Hofert Hall of the Civic and Performing Arts Center in Big Bear Lake, California, and concluded the public hearing on that date.

WHEREAS, on August 15, 2022, the City Council of the City of Big Bear Lake conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the Application at 39707 Big Bear Boulevard, in Hofert Hall of the Civic and Performing Arts Center in Big Bear Lake, California, and concluded the public hearing on that date; and
WHEREAS, on September 19, 2022, the City Council conducted a public meeting on the Application in Hofert Hall of the Civic and Performing Arts Center, 39707 Big Bear Boulevard, Big Bear Lake, California, 92315, and adopted an ordinance adopting a Negative Declaration and approving Zone Change application 2021-039; and,
WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites to the adoption of this ordinance have occurred.

NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Big Bear Lake does ordain as follows:

Section 1. The City Council hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the above recitals of this ordinance are true and correct.

Section 2. The City Council hereby finds that the Negative Declaration has been reviewed and considered, and reflects the independent judgment of this Council, and that there is substantial evidence that the proposed Zone Change will not have a significant effect on the environment because none of the identified environmental impacts were determined to be significant.

Section 3. Based on the evidence presented to the City Council during the August 15, 2022, public hearing, including public testimony and written and oral staff reports, the City Council specifically finds as follows with respect to Zone Change 2021-039:

1. The zone change is consistent with the City of Big Bear Lake General Plan because the Land Use Element recognizes the need to reevaluate the land use plan and make amendments as needed. Since incorporation, the land use designation of the property has changed several times. Earlier designations allowed residential development as a primary land use. The current designations require a primary commercial land use. The small parcel size and its location next to residential structures makes this parcel impractical for commercial development, but appropriate for residential development. Therefore, the zone change request is supported.

2. The site of the proposed zone change is suitable for any of the land uses permitted within the proposed zone district. The predominant land use in the Single Family Residential (R1) zone is a single-family residence. The property is most suitable for this type of development because of it configuration and small size. The requested residential zoning is consistent with properties to the north, which are of similar size and topographic condition. Surrounding properties are developed with residential structures, proving that this property can be feasibly developed for residential purposes.

3. The proposed change in zoning is reasonably beneficial at this time. The proposed amendment adds one parcel to the City’s available land for residential development. The small parcel has the potential to be developed for a small, moderately priced single family residence in compliance with Housing Element policies H1 and H2.2.

4. The proposed change in zoning will not have a substantial adverse effect on surrounding properties or the community in general. The zoning of the properties immediately to the north of the subject site is Single Family Residential and these properties are developed with single family residential dwelling units. The zoning of the properties to the south is Commercial-Visitor. Changing the zoning of the subject property does not limit the potential for properties to the south to be consolidated and developed for commercial purposes.

Section 4. Based on the findings and conclusions as set forth in Sections 1, 2, and 3, above, the City Council hereby adopts an Ordinance adopting a Negative Declaration and approving Zone Change application 2021-039, as provided in Exhibit 1.

Section 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this ordinance and shall either: (a) have this ordinance published in a newspaper of general circulation within 15 days after its adoption or (b) have a summary of this ordinance published twice in a newspaper of general circulation, once five days before its adoption and again within 15 days after its adoption.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of September, 2022.

Rick Herrick, Mayor
ATTEST:

Erica Stephenson, City Clerk

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )

COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO )

CITY OF BIG BEAR LAKE )
I, Erica Stephenson, City Clerk of the City of Big Bear Lake, California, do hereby certify that the whole number of the City Council of the said City is five; that the foregoing Ordinance No. 2022-xxx is a full, true and correct original of Ordinance No. 2022-xxx of the City of Big Bear Lake entitled:

ORDINANCE ADOPTING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND
APPROVING ZONE CHANGE 2021-039 CHANGING THE ZONING
DESIGNATION OF 40347 YORK LANE (APN 0308-082-08) FROM
COMMERCIAL-VISITOR (C-3) TO SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-1) was duly passed and adopted by the said City Council, approved and signed by the Mayor of said City, and attested by the Clerk of Said City, all at a regular meeting of the said Council on the 19th day of September 2022, and that the same was so passed and adopted by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

EXCUSED:

I do hereby further certify that pursuant to the provisions of Section 36933 of the Government Code of the State of California that the foregoing Ordinance No. 2022-xxx was duly and regularly published according to law and the order of the City Council and circulated within the said City.

Erica Stephenson, City Clerk
EXHIBIT 1

LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR
ZONE CHANGE 2021-039
40347 YORK LANE
ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER 0308-082-08
Lot 5 of Tract 2009, as recorded in Book 29, Page 27 of the records of the County of San Bernardino.

VICINITY MAP

MEETING
DATE: September 19, 2022
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THROUGH: Kelly Ent, Acting City Manger
FROM: Sean Sullivan, Director of Public Services
Israel Gomez, Associate Engineer
SUBJECT: Resolution Approving a Task Order with Merrell-Johnson Companies for Survey Services Related to the Rathbun Creek Trail Phase II Project

BACKGROUND
The Rathbun Creek Trail is identified as a high-priority project in the Big Bear Valley Pedestrian Bicycle Equestrian Master Plan (2013) and at build out will connect the San Bernardino National Forest to the shores of Big Bear Lake. The proposed trail project is to be considered in phases with Phase I from Elm Street to Big Bear Boulevard already complete. Phase II would extend the trail from Big Bear Boulevard to the west toward Sandalwood Drive, where it will connect with the extension of the Alpine Pedal Path. Phase III will extend the trail from Elm Street to Moonridge Road. Phases II and III are included in the approved Five-Year Capital Improvement Program budget in future years but design and engineering money is available in the current year’s budget.

Rathbun Creek Phase II is envisioned as crossing Big Bear Boulevard and following along Rathbun Creek to the northwest toward Sandalwood Drive. In order to initiate the design, staff will need a design level topographic survey to provide a map of the area in question, all existing features, and boundary lines, amongst other details. Staff contacted the City’s on-call firms that specialize in engineering and surveying services and after reviewing proposals is recommending approval of a task order with Merrell-Johnson Companies for this assignment.

DISCUSSION
The project concept is to continue with the work of the preceding phases and construct a 10’ wide paved multi-use trail along Rathbun Creek from Big Bear Boulevard to Sandalwood Drive. Phase I of the project terminates just east of Big Bear Boulevard and Phase II will connect that phase of the trail to the end of the Alpine Pedal Path extension at Sandalwood Drive.

The design of this project will require the identification of the proposed alignment, understanding of the existing boundary lines, and work to obtain all necessary easements and land access to construct this project. A design level topographic survey will provide the baseline of this information as well as a base map to construct the project design on. In addition to identifying property boundaries and a potential alignment, this survey will identify the topography of the land, all existing utilities and features, and anything else that ought to be considered during the design phase.

Staff prepared a scope of services for the desired survey work and circulated it to the City’s existing on-call engineering and surveying firms. On August 31, 2022, staff hosted a preproposal information session which was attended by two (2) of the four (4) on-call firms. Proposals were to be submitted by 2:00 p.m. on September 9, 2022 and two (2) were received by the deadline. Staff reviewed the proposals received and the results were as follows:

Firm Total Proposed Price
Merrell-Johnson Companies $ 28,900
Transtech Engineers, Inc. $ 39,450
Merrell-Johnson Companies has extensive experience in survey and engineering services and their cost proposal is consistent with the available budget for these services. The additional on-call firms that staff circulated the scope of work to, Interwest Consulting Group and Willdan Engineering, did not submit proposals for this effort.

FISCAL IMPACT
Funding for design and engineering services for the Rathbun Creek Trail Phase II Project is available in the approved Fiscal Year 2022-23 Capital Improvement Program Budget in the amount of $40,000.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
Non requiring review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act.

RECOMMENDATION

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a Resolution Approving a Task Order with MerrellJohnson Companies for Survey Services Related to the Rathbun Creek Trail Phase II Project.

ATTACHMENT

1. Resolution No. 2022-XX
ATTACHMENT 1

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-XX
RESOLUTION APPROVING A TASK ORDER WITH MERRELLJOHNSON COMPANIES FOR SURVEY SERVICES RELATED TO

THE RATHBUN CREEK TRAIL PHASE II PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Rathbun Creek Trail is identified as a high-priority project in the Big Bear Valley Pedestrian Bicycle Equestrian Master Plan (2013) and at build out will connect the San Bernardino National Forest to the shores of Big Bear Lake; and
WHEREAS, the proposed trail project is to be considered in Phases with Phase I from Elm Street to Big Bear Boulevard already complete; and
WHEREAS, Phase II, from Big Bear Boulevard to Sandalwood Drive, and Phase III, from Elm Street to Moonridge Road, are considered in the City’s approved Five-Year Capital Improvement Program budget; and
WHEREAS, Phase II is proposed to cross Big Bear Boulevard and follow along Rathbun Creek to the northwest toward Sandalwood Drive where it will connect with the extension of the Alpine Pedal Path; and
WHEREAS, in order for staff to proceed with the engineering design efforts for this phase of the project, staff will require a design level topographic survey that will include identification of the proposed trail alignment, existing property boundary lines, and all existing land and utility features that need to be considered within an engineering design; and WHEREAS, staff prepared a scope of services for the desired survey work and distributed it to the City’s four (4) on-call firms that specialize in engineering and surveying services; and WHEREAS, on August 31, 2022, staff facilitated a preproposal information session that was attended by two (2) of the on-call firms; and
WHEREAS, on Friday, September 9, 2022, staff received service proposals from Merrell-Johnson Companies and Transtech Engineers, Inc. for the surveying services; and WHEREAS, upon review of the proposals found the proposal submitted by Merrell-Johnson Companies the lowest responsive proposal with a total cost of $28,900; and WHEREAS, sufficient funding for engineering and surveying services for this project is available in the approved Fiscal Year 2022-23 CIP Budget.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council that:

1. A task order be approved with Merrell-Johnson Companies in the amount of $28,900 for survey services related to the Rathbun Creek Trail Phase II Project.

2. The City Manager is authorized to execute all necessary documents in a form approved by the City Attorney.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of September, 2022.

Rick Herrick, Mayor
ATTEST:

Erica Stephenson, City Clerk

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO ) ss

CITY OF BIG BEAR LAKE )
I, Erica Stephenson, City Clerk of the City of Big Bear Lake, California, do hereby certify that the whole number of the City Council of the said City is five; that the foregoing resolution, being Resolution No. 2022-XX was duly passed and adopted by the said City Council and attested by the City Clerk of said City, all at a regular meeting of the said City held on the 19th day of September, 2022 and that the same was so passed and adopted by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

Erica Stephenson, City Clerk

MEETING
DATE: September 19, 2022
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THROUGH: Kelly Ent, Acting City Manager

FROM: Sue O’Strander, AICP, Director of Community Development

PREPARED
BY: Janice Etter, AICP, Sr. Principal Planner
SUBJECT: Resolution Approving Vacation of Right-of-Way Application 2021-140 for an Approximately 217 Square Foot Portion of Francis Way Adjacent to 199 and 205 Lagunita Lane, APN’s 0307-071-36, 43, & 44, and Finding the Action Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act

BACKGROUND
Vacation of Right-of-Way application 2021-140, is submitted by the Stone Family Trust 4/27/2002, Richard and Mary Stone, represented by Andrew Goodwin Brown. The application requests to abandon a small, 217 square foot portion of Francis Way as described in the paragraphs that follow.

Road abandonments are regulated by Streets & Highways Code Section 8300 et. seq. In accordance with Streets and Highways Code Section 8313(a), the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 2022-16 on August 3, 2022, finding the vacation of right-of-way consistent with the General Plan. This resolution is attached as Attachment 2.

This action was followed by the City Council’s adoption of Resolution No. 2022-102 on August 15, 2022, declaring a Notice of Intent to vacate a portion of Francis Way and setting a date and time for the public hearing on the vacation of right-of-way application for September 19, 2022, at 6:00 pm. The Council took a second action at the August 15 meeting to adopt Resolution No. 2022-103, determining the vacation of right-of-way action exempt from the Surplus Land Act, pursuant to Government Code Section 54221(f)(1)(E).

DISCUSSION
Francis Way was created and dedicated to public use by the St. Francis Woods Tract Map, recorded on October 5, 1922. (See Figure 1 on the following page.) As shown in red shading, Francis Way is a 20-foot wide L-shaped street of approximately 425 feet in length. The street is substandard in width and not improved to City standards. It is designated as “non-maintained” in the City’s street network.

Figure 1- St. Francis Woods Tract
The applicants own Lots 1 & 2 of the tract, outlined in blue. Improvements have been made to these properties and the owner’s desire to merge the properties into one parcel. One such improvement is a driveway over the southerly portion of Lot 1 (APN 0307-071-44) for the benefit of access to Lot 2, APN 0307-071-36, 205 Lagunita Lane. This appears to be a continuation of Francis Way, however, it is the private
property of the applicants.

The properties owned by the applicants are
abutting at only one point. In order to be
merged, a larger area is needed to allow
physical access between the properties. The
proposed triangular area is the minimum area
needed to provide this physical access. It is
graphically depicted in crosshatching in
Figure 2 at left.

In determining consistency of the road
abandonment request with the General Plan,
the Planning Commission found that:
• Francis Way is not designated as a Primary
Arterial, Secondary Arterial or Collector
Street in the General Plan Circulation
Element, in compliance with Circulation
Element Policy C 1.1(b.); and
Figure 2 – Crosshatched area to be abandoned
• The circulation system is designed to protect the existing neighborhood and will not affect the properties along Francis Way or Lagunita Lane, in compliance with Policy C1.1(d.); and
• The existing circulation pattern of the neighborhood will be maintained and the remaining portion of Francis Way provides a safe and convenient access for existing and future development, in compliance with Policy C 1.6. The existing properties along Francis Way are shown in the diagram below:

Figure 3- Francis Way properties
Public Utility Easements and Manholes
Utilities including water, sewer, and electricity, currently exist within the dedicated right-of-way of Francis Way. A recommended condition of approval is placed on the project to establish a public utilities easement over the entire triangular area that is proposed to be vacated.

Additionally, sewer manhole #483, located at the terminus of Francis Way, has been paved over at some time in the past. As a condition of approval, this manhole must be brought up to grade and uncovered to the satisfaction of the Public Works Department prior to recording of the Resolution.

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
The action to abandon a portion of right-of-way is determined to not be a “project” under Public Resources Code Section 21065, and is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), the “common sense exemption.” This Section states that where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, then the activity is not subject to CEQA. A Notice of Exemption is attached as Attachment 3.

PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
Notice of this Public Hearing was prepared in accordance with Division 9, Part 3 of the Streets and Highways Code, beginning with Section 8320 and
Development Code Section 17.03.030. Public notification included:
• Physical Posting – Streets and Highways Code Section
8323 requires the posting of Francis Way. Shown in
Figure 4 at right, is one of the three signs that was posted on August 24, 2022, informing the neighborhood of the
public hearing on the street vacation and containing a
copy of Resolution No. 2022-102.
• Direct mailing – In accordance with Streets and
Highways Code Section 8321, a Notice of Public
Hearing on the application was placed in the US mail to 24 surrounding property owners on August 23, 2022.
• Publication in the local newspaper – Pursuant to Streets and Highways Code Sections 8320 and 8322, the Public
Hearing Notice was published twice in legal
advertisement section of The Grizzly newspaper, on August 24 and 31, 2022, establishing a 15-day public notice period.
• Posting in three public places – In accordance with Development Code Section

17.03.030.B., the public notice was posted in three public places, specifically, City Hall, the Pine Knot Post Office, and the Interlaken Shopping Center Post Office. • Posting on the City’s website – The public notice was posted on the City Council public notice section of the City of Big Bear Lake website, www.citybigbearlake.com.

In response to this notification, one telephone call was received from a Francis Way property owner requesting clarification on the area to be abandoned.

FISCAL IMPACT
Upon conclusion of the abandonment process, the property owners must submit the appraised value of the property, estimated at $3,500 to the City to be deposited in the General Fund.

NEXT STEPS
Upon conclusion of the public hearing and adoption of a Resolution, the Engineering Division will receive the appropriate funds for the value of the property and obtain and record the appropriate legal descriptions to establish the required necessary utility easements and transfer the vacated right-of-way to the abutting private property. Additionally, the Clerk must record a copy of this Resolution to complete the road vacation process.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council hold a public hearing and receive public testimony. Upon conclusion of the public hearing, staff recommends that the Council move to adopt Resolution No. 2022-xxx finding the request not a project and categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act and approving Vacation of Right-of-Way application 2021-140 pertaining to a portion of Francis Way, pursuant to the findings and recommended conditions of approval.

Figure 4 - Posted Notice

ATTACHMENTS

1. Resolution No. 2022-xxx Approving Vacation of Right-of-Way application 2021-140 for a portion of Francis Way

2. Planning Commission Resolution No. PC2022-16 determining consistency with the General Plan

3. CEQA Notice of Exemption
ATTACHMENT 1

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-XX

RESOLUTION APPROVING VACATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY
APPLICATION 2021-140 FOR AN APPROXIMATELY 217

SQUARE FOOT PORTION OF FRANCIS WAY ADJACENT TO
199 AND 205 LAGUNITA LANE, APN’S 0307-071-36, 43 & 44,

AND FINDING THE ACTION CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT

FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
WHEREAS, the applicants, Stone Family Trust 4/27/2002, Mary and Richard Stone, applicants, represented by Andrew Goodwin Brown, have submitted Vacation of Right-of-Way application 2021-140 requesting that the City vacate an approximately 217 square foot portion of right-of-way of Francis Way adjacent to their properties at 199 and 205 Lagunita Lane, APN 0307-071-36, 43 & 44. The portion of right-of-way to be abandoned is legally described in Exhibit A and graphically depicted in Exhibit B attached to this Resolution; and WHEREAS, the dedication of Francis Way was made by the recording of St. Francis Woods Tract on October 5, 1922, as recorded in Book 23, Page 22 of the records of the County of San Bernardino; and
WHEREAS, these street vacation proceedings have been conducted in accordance with Division 9, Part 3 of the Streets and Highways Code, beginning with Section 8320; and WHEREAS, on August 3, 2022, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. PC2022-16 determining that the requested vacation of right-of-way is consistent with the General Plan; and WHEREAS, on August 15, 2022, in a regular meeting, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-102 declaring a notice of intent to vacate a portion of Francis Way and establishing a date and time of a public hearing on the abandonment set for September 19, 2022, at 6:00 pm; and WHEREAS, on August 15, 2022, in a regular meeting, the City Council also adopted Resolution No. 2022-103 declaring that the property to be vacated is exempt surplus land under the Surplus Land Act, as supported by written findings; and
WHEREAS, the action to abandon a portion of right-of-way is determined to not be a project under Public Resources Code Section 21065 and is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) the common sense exemption.

This Section states that where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, then the activity is not subject to CEQA. It is determined that the vacation of right-of-way of a portion of Francis Way will have no significant environmental impact. A Notice of Exemption is retained in the permanent case file; and
WHEREAS, the City conspicuously posted a Notice of Street Vacation in excess of 15-days prior to the hearing, together with a copy of this Resolution, in three locations along Lagunita Lane and Francis Way; published a Notice of Street Vacation for two successive weeks prior to the hearing in the legal advertisement section of an newspaper of general circulation; mailed the notice to twenty-four surrounding property owners; posted the notice in three public places, and placed the notice on the City’s website. Said notices stated the date, time, and location of the public hearing; and
WHEREAS, on September 19, 2022, the City Council conducted a duly noticed public hearing on Vacation of Right-of-Way application 2021-140 in Hofert Hall of City Hall, 39707 Big Bear Boulevard, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315, and concluded the meeting on this date; and WHEREAS, all prerequisites to the adoption of this Resolution have been met.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council that:

1. All of the facts set forth in the above recitals of this Resolution are true and correct.

2. The City Council finds that the vacation of right-of-way application is not a project under Public Resources Code Section 21065 and is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3). This section states that where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, then the activity is not subject to CEQA. A Notice of Exemption is retained in the case file.

3. Based on evidence presented to the City Council during the September 19, 2022, public hearing, including public testimony and written and oral agenda reports, the Council specifically finds as follows with respect to Vacation of Right-of-Way application 2021- 140 to vacate a 217 square foot portion at the terminus of Francis Way:
a. The requested vacation of right-of-way is consistent with the General Plan because Francis Way is not designated as an arterial or collector street on the General Plan Circulation Element plan. Pursuant to Circulation Element Policy C1.1(b.) Francis Way is considered an undesignated local street. The road abandonment request is consistent with Policy C1.1(d.) to protect existing neighborhoods because Francis Way will continue to provide access to Lagonita Lodge and three remaining private properties. The existing circulation pattern of the neighborhood will be maintained in compliance with Policy C1.6.
b. The public convenience and necessity requires the reservation of a public utility easement for all public utilities, including sewer, water, and electricity lines that currently exist within the triangular area that is proposed to be vacated. The reservation of such easements is allowed by Streets and Highways Code Section 8341.

4. Based on the findings and conclusions set forth in statements 1, 2, and 3, above, the City Council hereby adopts a Resolution approving Vacation of Right-of-Way application 2021-140, as described herein, and for the property shown in Exhibit A and Exhibit B, and subject to the conditions of approval shown in Exhibit C.

5. Pursuant to Streets and Highways Code Section 8325, the City Clerk shall cause a certified copy of the resolution of vacation, attested by the clerk under seal, to be recorded without acknowledgement, certificate of acknowledgement, or further proof, in the office of the recorder of the county in which the property is located. Upon such recordation, the vacation of right-of-way is complete.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of September, 2022.

Rick Herrick, Mayor
ATTEST:

Erica Stephenson, City Clerk

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO ) ss

CITY OF BIG BEAR LAKE )
I, Erica Stephenson, City Clerk of the City of Big Bear Lake, California, do hereby certify that the whole number of the City Council of the said City is five; that the foregoing resolution, being Resolution No. 2022-XX was duly passed and adopted by the said City Council and attested by the City Clerk of said City, all at a regular meeting of the said City held on the 19th day of September, 2022 and that the same was so passed and adopted by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

Erica Stephenson, City Clerk

EXHIBIT A
VACATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY APPLICATION 2021-140

PORTION OF FRANCIS WAY

LEGAL DESCRIPTION
Portion to be vacated:

The northern 55 square feet parcel legal description:

THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN IS SITUATED IN THE CITY OF BIG BEAR LAKE, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

COMMENCING AT THE MOST SOUTHERLY CORNER OF LOT 2 OF ST. FRANCIS WOODS AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 23, PAGE 22 OF MAPS IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY;
THENCE ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 2 NORTH 02O 23’ 30” EAST 11.95 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING;
THENCE ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 2 NORTH 02O 23’ 30” EAST 11.95 FEET TO A POINT

OF INTERSECTION WITH THE NORTHERLY LINE OF FRANCIS WAY AS SHOWN ON SAID MAP OF ST. FRANCIS WOODS;

THENCE LEAVING THE INTERSECTION OF SAID EAST LINE AND THE NORTHERLY LINE OF FRANCIS WAY, SOUTH 59O 17’ 30” WEST 10.92 FEET TO A POINT IN THE CENTERLINE OF SAID FRANCIS WAY, 20.00 FEET WIDE;
THENCE ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF FRANCIS WAY SOUTH 54O 24’ 00” EAST 10.93 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING.

THE CITY OF BIG BEAR LAKE RETAINS UNDERLYING RIGHTS TO ALL EASEMENTS FOR PUBLIC UTILITIES WITHIN THE DESCRIBED ROAD EASEMENT.

The southern 162 square feet parcel legal description:

THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN IS SITUATED IN THE CITY OF BIG BEAR LAKE, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

COMMENCING AT THE MOST SOUTHERLY CORNER OF LOT 1 OF ST. FRANCIS WOODS AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 23, PAGE 22 OF MAPS IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDED OF SAID COUNTY:

THENCE NORTH 57O 47” 00” EAST ALONG THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 1 237.79 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING;
THENCE ALONG THE EAST LINE OF LOT 2 OF SAID ST. FRANCIS WOODS TRACT NORTH 02O 23’ 30” EAST 11.95 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF FRANCIS WAY 20.00 FEET WIDE; THENCE LEAVING SAID EAST LINE NORTH 54O 24’ 20” WEST 10.93 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE OF FRANCIS WAY;
THENCE LEAVING SAID CENTERLINE SOUTH 57O 47’ 00” WEST 10.80 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTHEAST LINE OF SAID LOT 1;
THENCE SOUTH 54O 24’ 00” EAST ALONG THE NORTHEAST LINE OF SAID LOT 1 A DISTANCE OF

21.55 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING.

THE CITY OF BIG BEAR LAKE RETAINS UNDERLYING RIGHTS TO ALL EASEMENTS FOR PUBLIC UTILITIES WITHIN THE DESCRIBED ROAD EASEMENT.

EXHIBIT B
VACATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY APPLICATION 2021-140

PORTION OF FRANCIS WAY

GRAPHIC DEPICTION
I

EXHIBIT C

CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Vacation of Right-of-Way Application 2021-140
Portion of Francis Way adjacent to 199 & 205 Lagunita Lane Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 0307-071-36, 43 & 44
Approval Date: September 19, 2022
Effective Date: Upon Recordation of Resolution No. 2022-XX These conditions of approval apply to Vacation of Right-of-Way application 2021-140, pertaining to the vacation of an approximately 217 square foot portion of right-of-way at the terminus of Francis Way adjacent to 199 and 205 Lagunita Lane. For the purpose of these conditions, the term “applicant” shall also mean the developer, the owner or any successor(s) in interest to the terms of this approval.

GENERAL CONDITIONS:

1. Approval is granted for Vacation of Right-of-Way application 2021-140 based on the application and materials submitted by Stone Family Trust 4/27/2002, Richard and Mary Stone, represented by Andrew Goodwin Brown, including legal descriptions and exhibits prepared by Alan C. Hillwig, Professional Land Surveyor. This proposal is approved as submitted and conditioned herein, and shall not be further altered unless reviewed and approved by the affected City departments.

2. Approval of this application does not relieve the applicant from complying with other applicable Federal, State, County, or City regulations or requirements.

3. In the event that exhibits and written conditions are inconsistent, the written conditions shall prevail.

4. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Applicant must defend, indemnify, and hold City, any departments, agencies, divisions, boards, and/or commissions of the City, and its elected officials, officers, contractors serving as City officials, agents, employees, and attorneys of the City (“Indemnitees”) harmless from liability for damages and/or claims, actions, or proceedings for damages for personal injuries, including death, and claims for property damage, and with respect to all other actions and liabilities for damages caused or alleged to have been caused by reason of the Applicant’s activities in connection with Vacation of Right-of-Way application 2021-140 “Project” on the Project site, and which may arise from the direct or indirect operations of the Applicant or those of the Applicant’s contractors, agents, tenants, employees or any other persons acting on Applicant’s behalf, which relate to the development and/or construction of the Project. This indemnity provision applies to all damages and claims, actions, or proceedings for damages, as described above, regardless of whether the City prepared, supplied, or approved the plans, specifications, or other documents for the Project.

In the event of any legal action challenging the validity, applicability, or interpretation of any provision of this approval, or any other supporting document relating to the Project, the City will promptly notify the Applicant of the claim, action, or proceedings and will fully cooperate in the defense of the matter. Once notified, the Applicant must indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Indemnitees, and each of them, with respect to all liability, costs and expenses incurred by, and/or awarded against, the City or any of the Indemnitees in relation to such action. Within 15 days’ notice from the City of any such action, Applicant shall provide to City a cash deposit to cover legal fees, costs, and expenses incurred by City in connection with defense of any legal action in an initial amount to be reasonably determined by the City Attorney. City may draw funds from the deposit for such fees, costs, and expenses. Within 5 business days of each and every notice from City that the deposit has fallen below the initial amount, Applicant shall replenish the deposit each and every time in order for City’s legal team to continue working on the matter. City shall only refund to Developer any unexpended funds from the deposit within 30 days of:
(i) a final, non-appealable decision by a court of competent jurisdiction resolving the legal action; or (ii) full and complete settlement of legal action. The City shall have the right to select legal counsel of its choice that the Applicant reasonably approves. The parties hereby agree to cooperate in defending such action. The City will not voluntarily assist in any such third-party challenge(s) or take any position adverse to the Applicant in connection with such third-party challenge(s). In consideration for approval of the Project, this condition shall remain in effect if the entitlement(s) related to this Project is rescinded or revoked, whether or not at the request of the Applicant.

5. Failure to appeal this decision in a timely manner or commencement of any activity related to the project is understood to clarify the Applicant/Developer’s acceptance of all conditions and obligations imposed by this permit and waiving any challenge to the validity of the conditions and obligations stated therein.

6. The applicant shall be responsible for informing all subcontractors, consultants, engineers, or other business entities providing services related to the project of their responsibilities to comply with all pertinent requirements in the Big Bear Lake Municipal Code.

7. The applicant shall pay all fees at the time fees are determined payable and comply with all requirements of the applicable federal, state, county and local agencies.

8. All plans, specifications, studies, reports, calculations, maps, notes, legal documents, and designs, shall be prepared, signed, and stamped (when required) only by those individuals legally authorized to do so.

THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS SHALL BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO RECORDING OF THE VACATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY DOCUMENTS AND RESOLUTION NO. 2022-XX AND EFFECTUATING THE VACATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY:

9. The applicants shall perform work to bring sewer manhole #483 up to street grade and remove pavement covering this manhole. This work shall be done to the satisfaction of the Public Works Department. (ENG/PW)

10. The applicants shall prepare and submit a Public Utilities Easement document over the approximately 217 square foot area to be vacated to create easements for all public utilities that exist in this area. The Public Utilities Easement shall be recorded concurrently with the vacation of right-of-way documents.

ATTACHMENT 2

ATTACHMENT 3
39707 Big Bear Boulevard  P.O. Box 10,000 Big Bear Lake, CA 92315 O – (909) 866-5831, F – (909) 866-7511, E – [email protected] www.citybigbearlake.com
ATTACHMENT 3

NOTICE OF EXEMPTION
TO: FROM:

Clerk of the Board of Supervisors Planning Division
County of San Bernardino City of Big Bear Lake
385 N. Arrowhead Avenue, 2nd Floor P. O. Box 10000
San Bernardino, CA 92415-0130 Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
Project Title:

Vacation of Right-of-Way application 2021-140, Portion of Francis Way Project Location - Specific:

Francis Way adjacent to 199 & 205 Lagunita Lane, APN’s 0307-071-36, 43 & 44 Description of Project:

The application requests to abandon a small 217 square foot portion of Francis Way.

Name of Public Agency Approving Project:

City Council, City of Big Bear Lake
Name of Person or Agency Carrying out Project:

Stone Family Trust 4/27/2002, Richard and Mary Stone, represented by Andrew Goodwin Brown
Exempt Status:

Public Resources Code Section 21065, and is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), the “common sense exemption.” Reasons why project is exempt:

This Section states that where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, then the activity is not subject to CEQA.

Lead Agency or Contact Person: Area Code/Telephone/Extension Janice Etter (909) 866-5831 x 123
Date: September 19, 2022

MEETING
DATE: September 19, 2022
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THROUGH: Kelly Ent, Acting City Manager

FROM: Sue O’Strander, Director of Community Development Ruth Lorentz, Principal Planner
SUBJECT: Resolution Approving General Plan Amendment 2021-019 and Ordinance Approving Development Code Amendment 2022-046, Pertaining to the Land Use Element, 2021-2029 Housing Element, and Corresponding Zoning Amendments

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
General Plan Amendment 2021-019 proposes an update to the General Plan Land Use and Housing Elements, and Development Code Amendment 2022-046 proposes corresponding amendments to the implementation document. The project will establish a new General Plan land use designation, High Density Residential, and a corresponding R-4 zone on six parcels, referred to as Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 311-411-13, 311-411-17, 311-421-02, 311-421-03, 311-421-39, and 2328- 301-25. Five parcels are located near the intersection of Eagle Ridge and Starvation Flats Road, and one located on the south side of Moonridge Road, just west of Evergreen Drive. All six parcels were identified in the 4th cycle (2008) Housing Elements adequate sites inventory, which established a Workforce Housing Overlay that allows a minimum of 20 units per acre on the sites.

The project will establish a new High Density Residential (HDR) land use designation under Policy L 1.1 to accommodate densities of 20 to 24 dwelling units per acre to encourage multifamily developments to meet the State housing goal requirements. The Development Code Amendment will include State-required implementation for requests for Reasonable Accommodation (Section

17.03.350 and 17.25.050.E), parking allowances for emergency shelters (Section 17.35.240.C.2), and Low Barrier Navigation Centers (Section 17.35.250 and Table 17.35.040.A). The Planning Commission considered these amendments at a public hearing on August 17, 2022, and recommended City Council approval.

BACKGROUND
The Housing Element is a State-mandated element of the General Plan, which must be updated every eight years and certified by the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). Each eight years is a cycle, and the current period is referred to as the 6th cycle, covering 2021 through 2029. HCD reviews draft and adopted Housing Elements and issues opinions regarding compliance with State law. A finding of compliance by HCD is referred to as “certification” of the Housing Element. Certification determines the City’s eligibility for grant funds and supports local land use authority. State law established the deadline for submittal of 6th cycle Housing Elements as October 15, 2021, and a certification deadline of 120 days after the adoption. For the 6th cycle, the certification deadline was February 13, 2022.

The City began the process last year and adopted the 2021-2029 Housing Element on December 6, 2021, through Resolution No. 2021-141. The City anticipated that the Housing Element would be certified by February 13, 2022. Unfortunately, HCD gave the City new comments on March 11, 2022, necessitating further amendments to the adopted Housing Element. Since the City’s Housing Element was not certified by February 13, 2022, State law requires the City to make zoning changes by October 15, 2022. Upon receipt of HCD’s March letter, staff immediately prepared a schedule to accommodate the mandated deadlines as expeditiously as possible. A joint City Council/Planning Commission meeting was held on April 18, 2022, to review HCD’s comments and provide direction on the needed revisions. For reference, the following is a list of all public meetings that have occurred up to this point:
• February 17, 2021 Planning Commission/City Council Study Session #1 • April 20, 2021 Planning Commission/City Council Study Session #2 • July 19, 2021 City Council meeting (Authorized draft submittal to HCD for review) • November 3, 2021 Planning Commission (Recommended City Council adoption of draft) • December 6, 2021 City Council (Adoption of final draft/submittal to HCD for review) • April 18, 2022 Planning Commission/City Council Study Session #3 • August 17, 2022 Planning Commission (Recommendation to City Council) Copies of the 6th Cycle Housing Element, including most recent drafts and HCD comment letters, can be accessed on the city’s Housing Element website:
www.CityBigBearLake.com/HousingElement. It is also provided as Exhibit B to the resolution in Attachment 1.

After the April 18, 2022 joint study session, staff revised the Housing Element and submitted it to HCD for a 60-day review on June 7, 2022. HCD submitted two additional comments on August 5, 2022, requesting quantifiable metrics to be provided in the programs listed in Chapter II, challenges to be addressed in the specific needs section in Chapter III, and parcel identification for above moderate income category vacant sites to be specified. Pursuant to HCD’s direction, staff made the revisions and submitted them for an informal technical review. On September 8, 2022, HCD staff agreed that the final draft addressed the remaining comments and indicated the document was ready for a final review by HCD.

The draft presented to City Council is preliminary, in that it has not received formal acceptance (certification) from HCD. However, based on the numerous reviews with HCD staff, we are confident that the final draft will have no further corrections, or only minor edits which will not impact the programs and policies as presented. As such, staff prepared a resolution for City Council’s approval of the document with the stipulation that staff prepare minor revisions as necessary to comply with any further HCD comments. This will streamline the certification process and keep the City as close as possible to meeting the state deadlines. The Planning Commission reviewed this item on August 17, 2022, and took action to recommend that the City Council support the proposed General Plan Amendment and Development Code Amendment, related to the draft 2021-2029 Housing Element.

DISCUSSION
General Plan Housing Element
The draft 2021-2029 Housing Element is organized into the following five sections:

Section I Introduction; which explains the purpose of the Housing Element and that it must be consistent with other General Plan elements.

Section II Housing Action Plan; which contains the policies, goals and programs and addresses the public comments made and direction provided during the study sessions. In addition, this section has been revised to comply with state requirements raised in HCD’s letter pertaining to emergency shelters, low barrier navigation centers, affirmatively furthering fair housing, and housing for persons with disabilities. Two new policies were added in response to HCD’s March 2022 comments are H5.2 (Place-Based Improvements and H5.3 (Facilitate Tenant Protection Act Compliance).

Each program contains a timeframe, by which the program will be considered or implemented. Most of the programs contain actions that the City staff will administer, such as creating and maintaining an inventory of motel/cabins that can be converted to full-time housing (Program H2-B). Others, such as Program H1-B (Variety of Housing), H2-E (Accessory Dwelling Units and SB-9), H2-F (Employee Housing), H2-G (Incentives for Needed Housing), H3-A (Review and Update Development Review Procedures and Fees), H3-C (Transitional and Supportive Housing), and H4-A (Preservation of Affordable Housing Units will require collaboration with the community and possible City Council action.

Section III Housing Needs Assessment; which provides local demographic data and unique characteristics to assess Big Bear Lake’s housing needs. Examples include population trends, housing characteristics, income levels and distribution, age distribution, and special needs. The data is provided through SCAG’s Precertified Local Housing Data which was updated in April 2021. Local demographics have experienced minor changes since 2013 as compared to the rest of the SCAG region.

Section IV Resources and Opportunities; which analyzes the regional growth needs and presents opportunities in the areas of land resources, financial and administrative resources, and energy conservation.

Section V Constraints; which examines barriers to achieving regional housing needs, such as governmental constraints related to the City’s land use standards, permit requirements, and building codes; as well as non-governmental constraints such as financing and environmental factors.

The Appendices provide background data, including the status of current programs (Appendix A), sites inventory analysis (Appendix B), and public engagement (Appendix C). Appendix D, containing data for Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing, was added in response to HCD’s March 2022 comments.

General Plan Land Use Element
Program H1-B of the Housing Element states:

The City of Big Bear Lake recognizes that increased density in multi-family zones produces housing that is affordable to a variety of income groups and commits to the following program actions:

The City will evaluate a minimum and maximum density increase to the R-3 zone in order to protect the R-3 zone from incompatible land uses and to encourage the development of multiple family housing. The City will review and revise, as appropriate, the Land Use Element and Development Code to support a variety of housing and establish density minimums or increases. The City will concurrently amend the Workforce Housing Sites (Table B-4) and amend the Land Use Element of the General Plan to create a High Density Multiple Family Residential land use designation and corresponding R-4 Multiple Family Residential zone. The R-4 zone will remove the 2-acre minimum lot size for these sites and will create a density range of 20 units/acre minimum and 24 units/acre maximum (which may be increased with affordable housing density bonuses).

To implement this Program H1-B, the Land Use Element must be amended to include a new land use designation. Accordingly, High Density Residential (HDR) will allow a density range of 20 to 24 units per acre. It should be noted that the existing Workforce Housing Overlay does not prescribe a maximum density, and allows only a minimum density of 20 units per acre. Proposed amendments to the General Plan Land Use Map will distinguish this land use from the existing Multiple Family Residential (MFR) land use designation. In order to preserve the intended use and housing density under the new HDR land use designation, single family residences, hotels and bed and breakfast establishments will not be allowed. The General Plan language for both the existing MFR designation and the proposed HDR (shown in underline) is provided below for reference:

Multiple Family Residential (MFR)
The Multiple Family Residential designation provides for residential uses with densities ranging up to a maximum of 12 units per acre. Typical primary uses within this designation include a variety of attached and detached dwelling unit types, including condominiums, apartments, duplexes, triplexes and fourplexes, and single family detached units (which may include manufactured housing) on the same lot or separate lots. Accessory uses may include keeping of domestic animals commonly kept as household pets, storage buildings, dependent housing units, vacation rentals and home occupations. Conditionally permitted uses may include schools, churches, and bed and breakfast establishments, hotels, motels, lodges, timeshare accommodations and other similar forms of commercial transient lodgings, and mobile home parks provided that the density of guest and dwelling units does not exceed 12 units per acre within this designation. This designation is appropriate within areas having existing or planned residential uses at densities over four units per acre, attached dwelling units and/or mobile home parks. The area must be served by adequate infrastructure and services needed to support this intensity of development. Access to supportive commercial services, transit lines and public services should be considered when evaluating location of this designation. At 2.5 persons per unit, and assuming a maximum buildout occupancy level of 50 percent permanent resident occupancy, this designation would yield a permanent population intensity of 9,600 persons per square mile or 15 persons per acre. Actual permitted density will be based upon site specific conditions, including parcelization, environmental constraints, and infrastructure conditions. A minimum of 35 percent of the lot must be landscaped open space.

High Density Residential (HDR)
The High Density Residential designation provides for residential uses with densities ranging from a minimum of 20 units per acre to a maximum of 24 units per acre. Typical uses within this designation include attached residential units, including condominiums, townhomes, and apartments. The designation is intended to encourage affordable and workforce housing development in order to meet regional housing needs assessments as established during housing element updates and meet State housing goals to provide housing for all. Accessory uses may include keeping of domestic animals commonly kept as household pets, storage buildings, and home occupations. Conditionally permitted uses may include schools and churches. The area must be served by adequate infrastructure and services needed to support this intensity of development. Access to supportive commercial services, transit lines and public services should be considered when evaluating location of this designation. At 2.5 persons per unit, and assuming a maximum buildout occupancy level of 50 percent permanent resident occupancy, this designation would yield a permanent population intensity of 19,200 persons per square mile or 30 persons per acre. Actual permitted density will be based upon site specific conditions, including parcelization, environmental constraints, and infrastructure conditions. A minimum of 35 percent of the lot must be landscaped open space.

The differences between the two designations include not only the density allowed, but also that lodging and single family uses will not be allowed in the HDR designation and its corresponding R-4 zone district. Program H1-B allows the City to further evaluate whether other incompatible land uses should be removed from the R-3 zone. At this time, staff does not have an inventory of the amount of lodging or residential uses existing in the R-3 zone, though we know that there are numerous single family uses in the R-3 zone, which would render many sites as legal nonconforming. However, the City may reconsider an evaluation of whether such steps to remove incompatible uses to be necessary for the preservation of multiple family uses at any time during this housing cycle. Each year the City must prepare a Housing Element Progress Report, and the City Council must review this report prior to submittal HCD in April. During this review, the City Council will receive the status of implementation of each program/policy, and staff may recommend a future amendment should the City Council agree to its necessity.

RHNA and Site Inventory
The 2021-2029 RHNA allocation assigned to the City of Big Bear Lake is 212 units and consists of:
50 very-low-income units
33 low-income units
37 moderate-income units
92 above-moderate-income units
The City must demonstrate that there are sufficient residential sites (vacant or underutilized) to accommodate the City’s RHNA share. A summary of residential sites is provided in Figure 1 below. (This figure corresponds to Table B-1 of Appendix B of the 2021-2029 Housing Element).

The site inventory must yield a realistic capacity to provide housing for the total of 83 very-low and low-income units. State law establishes a “default density” of 20 units/acre that is assumed to be appropriate for lower-income housing in small cities such as Big Bear Lake. The HDR designated and R-4 zoned sites are able to accommodate the very low- and low-income RHNA (83) based on a realistic capacity of 18 units per acre. HCD requires consideration of a realistic capacity when the City shows how RHNA can be accommodated. For example, a realistic capacity recognizes that sites may be subject to infrastructure improvements (roadway dedications, utility easements), which may reduce the available development area on the site.

Figure 1: Residential Sites Inventory
Income Category
Very Total
Low Low Moderate
Above
Moderate
Approved or pending projects 8 12 20
Vacant sites 50 35 34 1,000+ 1,119
Potential ADUs 3 6 6 1 16
Total 61 41 40 1,013 1,155
RHNA (2021-2029) 50 33 37 92 212
Adequate sites? Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Source: City of Big Bear Lake Community Development Dept., 2021 While the vacant sites are sufficient to provide higher density multiple family development, the six overlay sites have a current zoning designation of R-3, Multiple Family Residential. Based on the zoning, HCD is concerned that these six parcels allows a density range of 12 to 20 units per acre, rather than the State’s expected minimum density of 20 units/acre. According to HCD, this discrepancy results in low density projects which do not provide housing for lower-income households, and further reduces the inventory of available sites to accommodate the City’s RHNA allocation.

A further complication is that to qualify for the 20 unit density, the sites must be assembled to a minimum size of 2 acres. Most parcels are not quite 2-acres in size, and the previous Housing Element policy thought the adjacency to each other would encourage consolidation of lots, in order to benefit from the 20 unit/acre density. As the lot consolidation has not occurred, HCD sees the current minimum size standard as a land use constraint to providing lower income housing. In response, the City proposes to amend the General Plan to establish the HDR designation and the concurrent Development Code Amendment to create the corresponding R-4 zone district and removal of the 2-acre minimum. The new density for the sites will require 20 units minimum with a maximum of 24 units (per acre).

Development Code Amendment
Development Code Amendment will replace the Workforce Housing Overlay with a new R-4 High Density Residential zone district. In addition, the 2-acre minimum lot size requirement will be revised to include a minimum 1-acre lot size requirement. Each site is at least 1-acre in size. Other standards for the R-4 zone are proposed to remain similar to those in the R-3 zone. In the future, other sites may be rezoned to R-4 as needed and when appropriate in order to meet future RHNA.

Affordable projects which seek a density bonus will be subject to State criteria, and may yield a higher number of units on the R-4 sites. This range of density may yield the following number of units per site, as shown in Figure 2:

Figure 2: Minimum/Maximum Density and Realistic Capacity for New R-4 Zone APN Address Size
(AC)
20 Units/Acre
24 Units/Acre
Max
Density
Bonus (36)
31141117 0 Starvation Flats 1.03 19 23 36
31142102 0 Starvation Flats 1.51 25 31 49
31142103 0 Starvation Flats 1.02 19 23 36
APN Address Size
(AC)
20 Units/Acre
24 Units/Acre
Max
Density
Bonus (36)
31141113 390 Starvation Flats 1.50 28 34 52
31142139 360 Starvation Flats 1.08 17 21 33
232830125 42326 Moonridge Rd 3 54 66 102
TOTAL 9.14 162 198 308
With the concurrent zoning clarifications being made, HCD has no further comments on Program H1-B. The following matrix summarizes the Housing Element Programs with the corresponding Development Code Sections being amended through this application. The proposed Development Code text changes are provided in Exhibit A, and the zoning map excerpt in Exhibit B, of the attached Ordinance.

With the concurrent zoning clarifications being made, HCD has no further comments on Program H1-B. The following matrix summarizes the Housing Element Programs with the corresponding Development Code Sections being amended through this application.

Figure 3: Proposed Development Code Amendments

HOUSING

ELEMENT

PROGRAM
CODE

SECTION PROPOSED AMENDMENT
Program H3-B
Low Barrier
Navigation
Center
Section

17.02.030
Definitions
Low barrier navigation center as defined by California Government Code Section 65660; means a Housing First, low-barrier, service-enriched shelter focused on moving people into permanent housing that provides temporary living facilities while case managers connect individuals experiencing homelessness to income, public benefits, health services, shelter, and housing. “ Low Barrier” means best practices to reduce barriers to entry, and may include, but is not limited to, the following:
(1) The presence of partners if it is not a population-specific site, such as for survivors of domestic violence or sexual assault, women, or youth.
(2) Pets.
(3) The storage of possessions.
(4) Privacy, such as partitions around beds in dormitory setting or in larger rooms containing more than two beds, or private rooms.

Program H6-B
Reasonable
Accommodation

17.03.350
(General
Procedures)
Fair housing law requires that cities provide reasonable accommodation to rules, policies, practices, and procedures where such accommodation may be necessary to afford individuals with disabilities equal housing opportunities. Use HCD’s model ordinance to establish a procedure for such requests.

Programs H1-A,
Adequate
Housing
Inventory and
H1-B Variety of
Housing
Chapter 17.25
(Residential
Zones)

17.25.020.D
Add new R-4 zone district with a minimum density of 20 units per acre and a maximum density of 24 units per acre. (Corresponds to the 20/unit overlay sites for workforce housing that were approved during the 4th Cycle Housing Element).

17.25.030.A Add R-4 column. Prohibit commercial lodging in R-4.

17.25.040.A • Establish appropriate accessory uses in the R-4 zone. Prohibit vacation rentals in R-4.
• Remove the Large Family Daycare Permit requirement, to comply with SB 234 (2019)

HOUSING

ELEMENT

PROGRAM
CODE

SECTION PROPOSED AMENDMENT

17.25.050.A Apply development standards of R-3 to the R-4 zone. (Affordable housing projects may apply for density bonuses and receive concessions and waivers from parking and development standards).

Program H6-B
Reasonable
Accommodation

17.25.050.D Reference Section 17.03.350 (new section on processing reasonable accommodation requests).

Program H3-A
Development
Review
Procedures

17.25.200.A.2 • Remove references to obsolete Housing Element programs • Reference state law for density bonuses and incentives Program H3-B
Low Barrier
Navigation
Centers

17.35.040.A,

17.35.250
Add Low Barrier Navigation Centers to permitted uses in all C-1 through C-4 zones (all nonresidential zones which permit mixed uses or multifamily uses). Allowed by-right subject to compliance with state requirements in California Government Code Section 65660.

Program H3-B
Emergency
Shelters

17.35.240.C.2 Amend parking requirements. State law [Govt Code 65583(a)(4)] was amended in 2019 (AB 139) to limit parking requirements for emergency shelters to sufficient parking to accommodate all staff working in the emergency shelter, provided that the standards do not require more parking for emergency shelters than other residential or commercial uses within the same zone.

FINDINGS
The General Plan Amendment is consistent with other elements of the General Plan as summarized below.

POLICY # SUMMARY OR INTENT CONSISTENCY ANALYSIS
L 1.1
Adopt and maintain land use plan
depicting types and intensity of uses
permitted in the planning area.

Policy also clarifies that maximum
permitted density applies to any
given parcel of land.

The Housing Element does not propose increasing
density or rezoning of sites, maintaining the
existing General Plan Map Land Use Designations
and adding a new High Density Residential
designation to correspond to the new R-4 zone
which will replace the Workforce Housing
Overlay. This action will result in internal
consistency between the Housing Element and
Land Use Element, and between the General Plan
and Development Code. It further clarifies the sites
on the General Plan Land Use Map and Zoning
Map, because the current overlay is not clear and
leads to confusion about the minimum density
allowed and the land uses allowed on the sites.

Furthermore, the updates to the Land Use Element,
Zoning Map, and Development Code ensure that
the City is complying with the State law and the
State’s “default density” of 20 units per acre.

L 3.7 To support the provision of
affordable housing in the City
The Housing Element contains policies and
programs to encourage incentives for affordable
housing development.

EH 1.2
Encourage the rehabilitation of older
(pre-dating 1991) commercial
structures…to withstand major
Motel cabin conversions are encouraged and most
of these commercial structures pre-date the City’s
incorporation (1980). By promoting conversions to
POLICY # SUMMARY OR INTENT CONSISTENCY ANALYSIS
seismic events. full-time use, structural conditions will be improved and full-time living amenities, such as
kitchens, heating systems, laundry hook-ups, will
be required.

ER 1.1
The city shall act to reasonably
conserve habitat of special-status
species
The Housing Element’s analysis of vacant sites
removed vacant residential sites that are known for
special-status species or owned by conservation
groups.

PS 1.1
Assure the provision of adequate
public services and facilities for all
residents…now and in the future
The Housing Element analysis provides that
infrastructure is available to all residential sites
and the vacant sites analysis is provided for sites
that have access and infrastructure.

The Development Code Amendment is consistent with required findings, as provided under section 17.03.200.F of Title 17, to support recommendation of the proposed Development Code Amendment, as follows:

1. The proposed Development Code amendment conforms with the goals, objectives and policies of the general plan;
The proposed amendments would modify several sections of the Development Code with the intent to implement the Housing Element of the General Plan and comply with state mandates related to adequate sites for affordable housing development and RHNA, standards related to reasonable accommodation requests, emergency shelters, and low-barrier navigation centers. As such, the proposed amendment can be found in conformance with the general plan.

2. The proposed Development Code amendment is necessary to implement the general plan and to provide for public safety convenience and/or general welfare; As described above, the proposed amendment addresses several inconsistencies with State legislation. The amendment also includes opportunities to implement the Housing Element, specifically Housing Element Programs H1-A (Adequate Housing Inventory) and H1-B (Variety of Housing), which calls for amending the General Plan Land Use Element and Development Code Zoning to replace the Workforce Housing Overlay with an R-4 zone, establish the 20 units per acre as a minimum density and provide a maximum density of 24 units per acre because the overlay does not provide a maximum density. As such, the proposed amendment may be considered a step in furthering efforts to better implement the current general plan.

3. The proposed Development Code amendment conforms with the intent of the Development Code and is consistent with all other related provisions thereof; and The proposed amendment conforms with the intent of the Development Code and consistent with all other related provisions.

4. The proposed Development Code amendment is reasonable and beneficial at this time.

The proposed amendment formalizes the Workforce Housing Overlay as a new zoning district and brings several areas into compliance with State law and current practice. As such, the Development Code Amendment is considered to be reasonable and beneficial at this time.

PUBLIC OUTREACH & INPUT
The following public outreach events have occurred as part of the housing element update process:
- Planning Commission/City Council Study Session #1 February 17, 2021 - Presentation to the Board of Realtors April 2, 2021
- Planning Commission/City Council Study Session #2 April 20, 2021 - City Council Discussion/Submittal of Draft to HCD July 19, 2021 - Let’s Talk Workforce Housing Open House October 14, 2021 - Planning Commission hearing November 3, 2021
- City Council hearing December 6, 2021
- Planning Commission/City Council Workshop April 18, 2022 - Circulation of Draft Prior to Submittal to HCD May 27-June 3, 2022 - Circulation of Draft Prior to Submittal to HCD July 22-28, 2022 - Planning Commission hearing August 17, 2022
- City Council hearing September 19, 2022
- Circulation of Final Draft & HCD Submittal September 20, 2022 (Tentative) A webpage was created at www.citybigbearlake.com/housingelement and contains the current draft Housing Element, the 5th Cycle Housing Element, links to past meetings, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), a schedule, and links to other resources. AB 215, which took effect on January 1, 2022, requires cities to now make subsequent drafts available for public review, for 7 calendar days prior to submittal and resubmittal to HCD. The City made drafts available on the website and links to the drafts were emailed directly to the Housing Element contacts. The circulation dates are provide above and in the Housing Element Appendix C.

A legal advertisement and a box ad providing notification of the September 19, 2022, City Council hearing was published in The Grizzly on September 7, 2022. In addition, a notice was posted in three public places a minimum of 10 days prior to the hearing date. The agenda was distributed to Council members at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting, and through the City’s webpage, the meeting packet was available to the general public including those on the Housing Element email contact list (Housing Element Appendix C).

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 65352.3, the City contacted the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) on February 18, 2021 to initiate tribal consultation, required under SB18.

Following receipt of the consultation list from NAHC on March 19, 2021, staff sent a formal request for Tribal Consultation to seven tribal contacts, who had 90 days to respond. With the exception of additional information on the Housing Element, no consultations were requested. In addition, the City re-notified the tribes on April 19, 2022 for a subsequent 90 day period, ending on July 18, 2022. With the exception of zoning information requested by the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation, no additional consultation was requested and the Tribe determined that the zoning changes did not pose a conflict within their Serrano ancestral territory.

Staff has determined that the proposed amendment is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines. The proposal is covered by the “common sense” rule that CEQA only applies to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. The Housing Element is mandated by the State to be updated every eight years. The changes to zoning and corresponding Land Use designation in the General Plan does not create new density, because the R-4 zone and High Density Residential designation replaces the existing Workforce Housing Overlay that has been in place since the 4th cycle (2008) Housing Element. Furthermore, the existing overlay allows a minimum of 20 units per acre and does not provide a maximum density. Therefore, by creating a maximum density of 24 units per acre in the R-4 zone, the project realizes a maximum buildout on each of the six R-4 sites. None of the proposed amendments would directly result in any physical development, nor will the proposed amendments result in any change to the built-out environment as envisioned by the General Plan.

A recommended CEQA Notice of Exemption is attached.

RECOMMENATION
Staff recommends that the City Council open the public hearing, take public testimony, and make the following motions:

1. Find that General Plan Amendment 2021-019 and Development Code Amendment 2022- 046 are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines; and

2. Adopt a Resolution approving General Plan Amendment 2021-019 to update the Land Use Element and the 2021-2029 Housing Element, and authorize staff to submit the Housing Element to HCD for review; and

3. Adopt an Ordinance approving Development Code Amendment 2022-046, to concurrently implement the Housing Element.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Resolution No. 2022-XX (General Plan Amendment 2021-19)

2. Ordinance 2022-XX (Development Code Amendment 2022-046)

3. CEQA Notice of Exemption
ATTACHMENT 1

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-XX
RESOLUTION APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2021-19
TO UPDATE THE 2021-2029 HOUSING AND LAND USE ELEMENTS

AND FINDING THE ACTION EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA

ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 65588 of the State Planning and Zoning Law (Division 1 of Title 7 of the California Government Code), and Senate Bill 375 (2008, Chapter 728), Housing Elements shall be revised at least every eight (8) years to evaluate the following:

1. The appropriateness of the housing goals, objectives, policies and programs in contributing to the attaining of the state housing goal; and

2. The effectiveness of the housing element in attainment of the community’s housing goals and objectives; and

3. The progress of the city in implementation of the housing element.

WHEREAS, the City of Big Bear Lake Planning Division has prepared a 2021-2029 update of the City’s General Plan Housing Element and Land Use Element (known as General Plan Amendment 2021-19, and hereby referred to as the Application) in accordance with Government Code Section 65588. The draft 2021-2029 Housing Element applies to properties city-wide and consists of the identification and analysis of existing and projected housing needs, a statement of goals, policies, quantified objectives, financial resources, and scheduled programs for the preservation, improvements, and development of housing. The draft Element establishes goals, objectives, policies and programs for the 2021-2029 planning period (also referred to as the 6th cycle) that address the anticipated housing needs of City residents. The primary objectives of the Housing Element are to ensure the provision of adequate and affordable housing for City residents of all income levels and to identify and accommodate segments of the City population with special housing needs; and
WHEREAS, General Plan Amendment 2021-019 is proposed concurrently with Development Code and Zoning Amendment 2022-046 to update to the General Plan Land Use and Housing Elements, and corresponding zoning amendments. The project will establish a new land use designation, High Density Multiple Family Residential, on 6 parcels, referred to as Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 311-411-13, 311-411-17, 311-421-02, 311-421-03, 311-421-39, and 2328- 301-25. The 6 parcels were identified in the 4th cycle (2008) and 5th cycle (2013) Housing Elements adequate sites inventory, which established an overlay that allows a minimum of 20 units per acre on the sites. The project will replace the overlay with the HDR designation and a corresponding R-4 zone and create a maximum density of 24 units per acre on the 6 sites. The applications are proposed concurrently, in order to meet both the State’s deadlines and timelines provided in Housing Element programs. Processing the applications concurrently also maintains consistency between the two documents; and
WHEREAS, the 2021-2029 Housing Element represents an amendment to the City’s General Plan, which was adopted on August 23, 1999, pursuant to Section 65300 of the State Planning and Zoning Law to provide comprehensive, long-range planning guidelines for future growth and development which incorporates the following eight elements: Land Use; Circulation; Environmental Resources; Environmental Hazards; Noise; Open Space, Parks and Recreation; Public Services and Facilities; and Community Design; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 65358 of the State Planning and Zoning Law (Division 1, Title 7 of the California Government Code), the City may amend all or part of an adopted General Plan if it is found to be in the public interest. Amendments to the mandatory elements of the Plan may occur up to four times per calendar year. General Plan Amendment 2021-19 is the first for calendar year 2022; and
WHEREAS, on March 4, 2021 a Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) was adopted by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), for the Southern California region, including Big Bear Lake, to determine the City’s fair share of the region’s housing needs. The RHNA is part of a statewide mandate to address housing issues that are related to future growth.

The Housing Element has been prepared in accordance with the RHNA, as required by law; and WHEREAS, the City Council approved the 2021-2029 Housing Element on December 6, 2022 by adopting Resolution 2021-141. However, since the City’s Housing Element did not receive HCD certification by the statutory deadline, the City must adopt the revised Housing Element and implement re-zoning by October 15, 2022; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to California Government Code Section 65352.3 (SB 18), General Plan Amendment requests are subject to mandatory Native American Tribal Consultation for a period of 90-days. A list of tribes was obtained from the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC), and notification of the proposed amendments was distributed to all tribes identified by the NAHC.

The required notification was sent on April 19, 2022, initiating the 90-day period, which concluded on July 18, 2022, with no request for tribal consultation; and WHEREAS, on May 27, 2022, the draft was posted on the City website at www.citybigbearlake.com/housingelement, and circulated to interested parties for a period of 7 calendar days. On June 7, 2022, the draft 2021-2029 Housing Element was submitted to the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for the purpose of HCD’s review of the Element in relation to state law. On July 13, 2022, HCD provided verbal comments and requested revisions. On July 22, 2022, the revised draft was posted on the website and recirculated. On July 29, 2022, the draft was resubmitted to HCD, who provided written recommendations to the City on August 5, 2022. Staff made further corrections and submitted to HCD for an informal review and received a recommendation to submit a final draft Housing Element subject to a statutory 7-day public circulation period; and WHEREAS, opportunities for public participation, input an discussion have occurred at duly noticed study sessions and public hearings:
- Planning Commission/City Council Study Session #1 February 17, 2021 - Planning Commission/City Council Study Session #2 April 20, 2021 - City Council Discussion/Submittal of Draft to HCD July 19, 2021 - Planning Commission hearing November 3, 2021
- City Council hearing December 6, 2021
- Planning Commission/City Council Study Session April 18, 2022 all held at the Big Bear Lake Civic and Performing Arts Center at 39707 Big Bear Boulevard, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315; and
WHEREAS, on August 17, 2022, the Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the Application and upon conclusion of the public hearing, took action to adopt Resolution No. 2022-21 by a vote of 5-0, recommending that the City Council approve the Application; and
WHEREAS, public notice of the September 19, 2022, City Council public hearing for the Application was published in The Grizzly on September 7, 2022. A notice was posted in three public places a minimum of 10 days prior to the hearing date. The City Council agenda was distributed at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting and through the City’s webpage, the meeting packet was available to the general public; and
WHEREAS, on September 19, 2022, the City Council conducted a duly noticed public hearing for the Application at the Big Bear Lake Civic and Performing Arts Center at 39707 Big Bear Boulevard, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315, and concluded the public hearing on this date; and WHEREAS, the Application is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it is covered by the “common sense” rule expressed in section 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines that CEQA applies only to projects, which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. The proposed Housing Element will not result in any change to the built-out environment as envisioned by the General Plan and it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the proposed activity may have a significant effect on the environment; and
WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites to the adoption of this resolution have occurred.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Big Bear Lake as follows,

1. The City Council hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals, above, of this Resolution are true and correct.

2. The City Council hereby finds that the Application is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it is covered by the “common sense” rule expressed in section 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines that CEQA applies only to projects, which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. The proposed Housing Element will not result in any change to the built-out environment as envisioned by the General Plan and it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the proposed activity may have a significant effect on the environment.

3. The City Council authorizes staff to submit the final draft to HCD for review, and authorizes staff to administer necessary minor revisions which do not significantly alter the existing policies or programs, if requested by HCD.

4. Based on substantial evidence presented to the City Council during the September 19, 2022, public hearings, including public testimony and written and oral staff reports, the City Council specifically finds as follows with regard to General Plan Amendment 2021- 19 (2021-2029 Housing Element and Land Use Element):
(a) The proposed amendment is consistent with the intent of the General Plan to allow for ongoing review and revision to ensure continued effectiveness of the General Plan because the proposed amendment will complete the City’s General Plan, which is mandated by state law to include a Housing Element. The draft element has been prepared to be consistent with other elements of the General Plan as follows:
(1) The General Plan Amendment is compatible with the Land Use Element and Map, which is the basis for the identification of adequate residential sites in the Housing Element. The Housing Element does not propose increasing density, maintaining the existing General Plan Map Land Use Designations and adding a new HDR designation to correspond to the new R-4 zone which will replace the Workforce Housing Overlay that was established by the 2008-2014 Housing Element. This action will result in internal consistency between the Housing Element and Land Use Element, and between the General Plan and Development Code. It further clarifies the sites on the General Plan Land Use Map and Zoning Map, because the current overlay is not clear and leads to confusion about the minimum density allowed and the land uses allowed on the sites. Furthermore, the updates to the Land Use Element, Zoning Map, and Development Code ensure that the City is complying with the State law and the State’s “default density” of 20 units per acre. The Element contains programs that promote Land Use Element Goal 3 the to provide for the development of housing opportunities to meet the long-term needs of permanent and part-time residents of all demographic and economic segments of the population; and Policy L 3.7 to support the provision of affordable housing in the City and provide incentives for development, and
(2) The General Plan Amendment is consistent with the Circulation Element because, as evidenced in that Element and the Circulation Map, there is sufficient road capacity to serve residentially zoned land within the City.

The Housing Element is supported by the Circulation Element to ensure a cohesive land use pattern that is achieved through adequate circulation; (3) The General Plan Amendment is consistent with the Public Services Element because infrastructure is readily available to serve all residentially zoned properties within the City. It is consistent with Policy PS 1.1 because the vacant sites analysis is provided for sites that have access and infrastructure. The Housing Element is in conformance with this element with respect to potential population growth because fire and law enforcement services have been planned for build-out of the City; (4) The Housing Element is consistent with the Noise Element because it does not create noise levels above that established by the Noise Element for residential uses (levels over 55 CNEL (dba)); and
(5) The General Plan Amendment is consistent with the Environmental Hazards Element because the Housing Element establishes programs to promote the development of residential units on land designation for residential uses on the Land Use Map, which was prepared in consideration of existing environmental hazards. This Element identifies hazards relating to geology, hydrology, and toxic materials and contains goals, policies and programs to protect persons, residences and properties from these hazards.

The Housing Element is consistent with Policy EH 1.2, for the rehabilitation of commercial structures built prior to 1991, because it encourages conversions of motels and cabins to full time residential use; and (6) The General Plan Amendment is consistent with the Environmental Resources Element because this Element identifies potential biological, cultural, water, air and mineral resources and develops programs to ensure that residential uses are developed in a manner that complements these natural resources. The Housing Element is consistent with Policy ER 1.1 to reasonably conserve special status species because the analysis of vacant sites removed sites known for special-status species or owned by conservation groups.
(b) It is in the public’s interest to revise the General Plan to adopt update the Land Use Element and Housing Element for the following reasons:
(1) The City is mandated by state law to adopt a General Plan Housing Element that establishes goals, policies and programs, and provides adequate sites to provide for the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA); which must be updated every eight years thereafter; and
(2) The City wishes to adopt a Housing Element that will ensure adequate, safe and affordable housing opportunities for all segments of the community and that will affirmatively further fair housing; and
(3) The adoption and subsequent certification of the Housing Element will enhance the City’s eligibility for federal, state, and local housing monies to assist in the implementation of the Element.
(c) Adoption of this General Plan Amendment will not be in conflict with Government Code Section 65358(b) relating to the number of amendments permitted per year because this amendment is the first request for calendar year 2022.

5. Based on the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, and 3 above, the City Council hereby adopts a resolution finding the application exempt from CEQA and approving the General Plan Amendment 2021-19 for the Land Use Element and 2021-2029 Housing Element Updates, attached hereto as Exhibit A and Exhibit B, respectively.

6. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of September 2022.

Rick Herrick, Mayor
ATTEST:

Erica Stephenson, City Clerk

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO ) ss

CITY OF BIG BEAR LAKE )
I, Erica Stephenson, City Clerk of the City of Big Bear Lake, California, do hereby certify that the whole number of the City Council of the said City is five; that the foregoing resolution, being Resolution No. 2022-XX was duly passed and adopted by the said City Council and attested by the City Clerk of said City, all at a regular meeting of the said City held on the 19th day of September, 2022, and that the same was so passed and adopted by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

Erica Stephenson, City Clerk

EXHIBIT A
LAND USE ELEMENT POLICY L1.1 EXCERPT, FINAL DRAFT

VERSION

LAND USE GOALS, POLICIES AND PROGRAMS
GOAL L 1
Create a vision for development of the City which provides for orderly, functional patterns of land uses, sensitive to the natural environment and meeting the long-term social and economic needs of the community.

Policy L 1.1
Adopt and maintain a land use map which depicts the type and intensity of land uses permitted in the planning area and provides for varying residential life styles, business activities, open space areas and public uses, as outlined in the following land use designations, except that in no case shall the land use map be interpreted as a guarantee that the maximum permitted density or intensity of land use specified by the map designation be allowed on any given parcel of land, regardless of site conditions, environmental impacts or development constraints. Actual permitted density or intensity on any given parcel will be evaluated at the time of project approval based upon the proposed project's compliance with all applicable General Plan policies, City codes and ordinances and State law.
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High Density Residential (HDR)
The High Density Residential designation provides for residential uses with densities ranging from a minimum of 20 units per acre to a maximum of 24 units per acre. Typical uses within this designation include attached residential units, including condominiums, townhomes, and apartments. The designation is intended to encourage affordable and workforce housing development in order to meet regional housing needs assessments as established during housing element updates and meet State housing goals to provide housing for all. Accessory uses may include keeping of domestic animals commonly kept as household pets, storage buildings, and home occupations. Conditionally permitted uses may include schools and churches. The area must be served by adequate infrastructure and services needed to support this intensity of development.

Access to supportive commercial services, transit lines and public services should be considered when evaluating location of this designation. At 2.5 persons per unit, and assuming a maximum buildout occupancy level of 50 percent permanent resident occupancy, this designation would yield a permanent population intensity of 19,200 persons per square mile or 30 persons per acre.

Actual permitted density will be based upon site specific conditions, including parcelization, environmental constraints, and infrastructure conditions. A minimum of 35 percent of the lot must be landscaped open space.

EXHIBIT B

HOUSING ELEMENT FINAL DRAFT VERSION
(Attached, or visit www.citybigbearlake.com/housingelement and click on 2021-2029 Housing Element, September 19, 2022 Draft)

2021-2029

HOUSING ELEMENT
September 19, 2022
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Contents
I. Introduction...................................................................................................................................I-1 A. Purpose of the Housing Element...............................................................................................I-1 B. Overview ......................................................................................................................................I-1 C. Public Participation..................................................................................................................... I-1 D. State Housing Element Requirements......................................................................................I-3 E. Consistency with Other Elements of the General Plan.........................................................I-4 II. Housing Action Plan....................................................................................................................II-1 A. Housing Goals, Policies and Programs ................................................................................... II-1 B. Quantified Objectives............................................................................................................. II-16 III. Housing Needs Assessment....................................................................................................... III-1 A. Population Characteristics ...................................................................................................... III-1

1. Population Growth Trends........................................................................................................III-1

2. Age...............................................................................................................................................III-2 B. Household Characteristics....................................................................................................... III-2

1. Household Composition and Size ...........................................................................................III-2

2. Housing Tenure ...........................................................................................................................III-3

3. Overcrowding ............................................................................................................................III-4

4. Household Income ....................................................................................................................III-4

5. Overpayment.............................................................................................................................III-6 C. Employment............................................................................................................................... III-6 D. Housing Stock Characteristics................................................................................................. III-8

1. Housing Type...............................................................................................................................III-8

2. Housing Age and Conditions...................................................................................................III-8

3. Vacancy....................................................................................................................................III-10

4. Housing Cost.............................................................................................................................III-10 E. Special Needs.......................................................................................................................... III-14

1. Persons with Disabilities ...........................................................................................................III-14

2. Persons with Developmental Disabilities..............................................................................III-16

3. Elderly.........................................................................................................................................III-17

4. Large Households ....................................................................................................................III-18

5. Female-Headed Households.................................................................................................III-19

6. Agricultural Workers.................................................................................................................III-21

7. Temporary Resort Workers......................................................................................................III-21

8. Homeless Persons.....................................................................................................................III-22 F. Assisted Housing at Risk of Conversion ................................................................................ III-23 G. Future Housing Needs............................................................................................................. III-25

1. Overview of the Regional Housing Needs Assessment.....................................................III-25

2. 2021-2029 Housing Needs.......................................................................................................III-26 IV. Resources and Opportunities.................................................................................................. IV-1 A. Land Resources ........................................................................................................................ IV-1 B. Financial and Administrative Resources .............................................................................. IV-1

1. State and Federal Resources.................................................................................................. IV-1

2. Local Resources ........................................................................................................................ IV-2 C. Energy Conservation Opportunities...................................................................................... IV-3 V. Constraints...................................................................................................................................V-1 A. Government Constraints.......................................................................................................... V-1

1. Land Use Designations and Development Standards........................................................V-1 City of Big Bear Lake General Plan
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2. Special Needs Housing .............................................................................................................V-5

3. Parking Requirements .............................................................................................................V-10

4. Infrastructure to Support Housing Development ...............................................................V-11

5. Fees and Exactions..................................................................................................................V-11

6. Permit Processing .....................................................................................................................V-13

7. Building Codes and Enforcement.........................................................................................V-15

8. Circulation and On- and Off-Site Improvements...............................................................V-16

9. Short-Term Rentals....................................................................................................................V-17

10. Requests to Develop Below the Maximum Density ...........................................................V-17 B. Non-Government Constraints............................................................................................... V-18

1. Environmental Constraints......................................................................................................V-18

2. Land and Construction Costs................................................................................................V-18

3. Financing...................................................................................................................................V-18 Appendices
Appendix A - Evaluation of the Prior Housing Element
Appendix B - Residential Land Inventory
Appendix C - Public Participation Summary
Appendix D - Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing
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List of Tables
Table II-1 Quantified Objectives – 2021-2029 City of Big Bear Lake.............................................. II-16 Table III-1 Population Trends 2000-2020 – Big Bear Lake vs. SCAG Region .................................... III-1 Table III-2 Age Distribution – Big Bear Lake.......................................................................................... III-2 Table III-3 Household Size by Tenure – Big Bear Lake......................................................................... III-3 Table III-4 Household Tenure – Big Bear Lake vs. SCAG Region....................................................... III-3 Table III-5 Overcrowding by Tenure – Big Bear Lake vs. SCAG Region .......................................... III-4 Table III-6 Income Categories ............................................................................................................... III-4 Table III-7 Extremely-Low-Income Households by Race and Tenure – Big Bear Lake.................. III-5 Table III-8 Overpayment by Tenure and Income Category – Big Bear Lake ................................ III-5 Table III-9 Overpayment by Income Category – Big Bear Lake...................................................... III-6 Table III-10 Employment by Industry – Big Bear Lake ........................................................................... III-7 Table III-11 Employment by Occupation – Big Bear Lake................................................................... III-7 Table III-12 Housing by Type – Big Bear Lake vs. SCAG Region.......................................................... III-8 Table III-13 Age of Housing Stock – Big Bear Lake vs. SCAG Region ................................................ III-9 Table III-14 Vacancy Units by Type – Big Bear Lake vs. SCAG Region............................................ III-10 Table III-15 Income Categories and Affordable Housing Costs – 2020/21 San Bernardino County................................................................................................................................... III-11 Table III-16 Median Home Sales Prices for Existing Homes – 2000-2018 Big Bear Lake vs.

SCAG Region........................................................................................................................ III-12 Table III-17 Monthly Owner Costs for Mortgage Holders - Big Bear Lake vs. SCAG Region........ III-12 Table III-18 Percentage of Income Spent on Rent - Big Bear Lake ................................................. III-13 Table III-19 Spending on Rent by Income Category - Big Bear Lake.............................................. III-13 Table III-20 Persons with Disabilities by Type of Disability – Big Bear Lake....................................... III-15 Table III-21 Disabilities by Type for Seniors – Big Bear Lake vs. SCAG Region ................................ III-15 Table III-22 Employment Status for Persons with Disabilities – Big Bear Lake.................................. III-16 Table III-23 Elderly Households by Income and Tenure – Big Bear Lake......................................... III-18 Table III-24 Household Size by Tenure – Big Bear Lake....................................................................... III-19 Table III-25 Female Headed Households – Big Bear Lake................................................................. III-20 Table III-26 Female Headed Households by Poverty Status – Big Bear Lake ................................. III-20 Table III-27 Agricultural Employment – Big Bear Lake........................................................................ III-21 Table III-28 Assisted Affordable Housing Development – Big Bear Lake ........................................ III-23 Table III-29 Regional Housing Growth Needs – 2021-2029 Big Bear Lake....................................... III-26 Table IV-1 Land Inventory Summary – City of Big Bear Lake............................................................ IV-1 Table V-1 Residential Development Standards.................................................................................. V-2 Table V-2 Permit and Fee Costs for a 2,000-Square-Foot Single-Family Unit................................ V-12 Table V-3 Permit and Fee Costs for a 1,250-Square-Foot Multi-Family Unit.................................. V-13 City of Big Bear Lake General Plan
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I. INTRODUCTION
A. Purpose of the Housing Element
The purpose of the Housing Element is to identify the City’s housing needs and outline goals, policies and programs to address them. The Housing Element is an eight-year plan, extending from October 15, 2021 to October 15, 2029. The primary issues addressed in the Housing Element include: 1) preservation and improvement of the existing housing stock, 2) housing availability for special needs populations, 3) planning for a sufficient supply of new housing to meet the City’s fair share of regional need, and 4) fair housing.

B. Overview
State law requires the preparation of a Housing Element as part of a jurisdiction's General Plan (Government Code §65302(c)). It is the primary planning guide for local jurisdictions to identify and prioritize the housing needs of the City and determine ways to best meet these needs while balancing community objectives and resources. The 2021-2029 Housing Element consists of five chapters: 1) Introduction, 2) Housing Action Plan, 3) Housing Needs Assessment, 4) Resources and Opportunities, 5) Constraints, plus three Appendices. The evaluation of the 2013-2021 Housing Element is found in Appendix A, while Appendix B contains details regarding the City’s inventory of sites for housing development.

Appendix C contains a summary of public participation efforts.

Guidelines adopted by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) are also to be considered in the preparation of the Element (§65585).

Periodic review of the Element is required to evaluate 1) the appropriateness of its goals, objectives and policies in contributing to the attainment of the state housing goals, 2) its effectiveness in attaining the City's housing goals and objectives and 3) the progress of its implementation (§65588).

C. Public Participation
Public participation is an important component of the planning process, and this update to the Housing Element has provided residents and other interested parties numerous opportunities for review and comment. Public notices of all Housing Element meetings and public hearings were published in the local newspaper in advance of each meeting, as well as posting the notices on the City’s website. The draft Housing Element was made available for review at City Hall and posted on the City’s website. Interested parties were placed on a notification list and receive notice of meetings, hearings, and availability of drafts. A table of people and organizations on the notification list is included in Appendix C. After receiving comments on the draft Housing Element from the State City of Big Bear Lake General Plan
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Housing and Community Development Department, a proposed final Housing Element was prepared and made available for public review prior to adoption by the City Council.

The following is a list of opportunities for public involvement in the preparation of this Housing Element update.

Planning Commission/City Council Study Session #1 February 17, 2021 Planning Commission/City Council Study Session #2 April 20, 2021 City Council Discussion/Submittal of Draft to HCD July 19, 2021 Let’s Talk Workforce Housing Open House October 14, 2021 Planning Commission hearing November 3, 2021
City Council hearing December 6, 2021
Planning Commission/City Council Workshop April 18, 2022 Circulation of Draft Prior to Submittal to HCD May 27-June 3, 2022 Circulation of Draft Prior to Submittal to HCD July 22-28, 2022 Planning Commission hearing August 17, 2022
City Council hearing September 19, 2022
Additional information regarding public participation efforts and how public comments were incorporated into this Housing Element is provided in Appendix C, however, a brief summary is provided here.

The City held a total of 6 public meetings during the Housing Element update in an effort to include all segments of the community. Meetings included informal workshops in addition to the standard public hearing process. Notices prior to each meeting were sent directly to persons and organizations with expertise in affordable housing, supportive services and fair housing. Interested parties had the opportunity to interact with City staff throughout the Housing Element update process and provide direct feedback regarding fair housing issues.

The City also created a dedicated web page for the Housing Element update where meeting notices and agenda materials, an FAQ, and background information were posted. The City also provided opportunities for interested persons to participate in public meetings remotely, which made it possible for those with disabilities limiting their mobility to participate and comment on the Housing Element regardless of their ability to attend the meetings in person. A separate webpage was also created to provide links to local, county, and state housing resources and services available for affordable housing, renter assistance, and home ownership.

Over the course of the Housing Element update the City received comments from several persons and organizations. The most common theme in public comments was the need for affordable housing for resort employees and other tourism industry service workers. The issue of housing discrimination was not raised in public comments during the Housing City of Big Bear Lake General Plan
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Element update. However, the City was a participating jurisdiction in the 2020-2025 San Bernardino County Analysis of impediments (“AI”), which included extensive analysis of fair housing issues. The AI process included a series of public workshops to identify impediments to fair housing, including a workshop conducted in Big Bear Lake on July 9, 2019. At that workshop, the following issues were identified:
• Affordable, long-term housing is needed. Short-term rentals (i.e., Airbnb properties) are fixed-up and well-kept but long-term rentals are often poor quality and may not be code compliant.
• Housing for seasonal resort workers is also needed. A single-room occupancy property may be an option for seasonal workers.
• Altitude and weather can be physical barriers to living here. It can be more difficult to get around and tends to be auto centric.
• The availability of housing that is modern and wheelchair-accessible is limited.

People move down the hill to find bigger homes.
• Apartments that tend to be smaller/have fewer bedrooms could be a barrier for families. Additionally, if support networks are down the hill, transportation and travel time could be a barrier.
• No resources here for people who are homeless. Other public service agencies may include Big Bear Lake in their service area, but you have to go down to the valley to access resources.
• Old subdivision covenants restricted home sales based on race; these are not in use anymore and the homeowners associations that put them in place are defunct. • Inland Fair Housing and Mediation Board handles fair housing complaints.

Finally, this revised draft Housing Element has been circulated for a 7-day public comment period beginning May 13, 2022 and concluding May 20, 2022.

D. State Housing Element Requirements
The preparation of the Housing Element is guided by California Government Code, Article

10.6. The law governing the contents of Housing Elements is among the most detailed of all elements of the General Plan. According to §65583 of the Government Code, “The Housing Element shall consist of an identification and analysis of existing and projected housing needs and a statement of goals, policies, quantified objectives, and scheduled programs for the preservation, improvement, and development of housing and shall make adequate provision for the existing and projected needs of all economic segments of the community.”
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E. Consistency with Other Elements of the General Plan
The Housing Element must be consistent with other elements of the General Plan. For example, the location of housing determines the extent of school, park, library, police, fire and other services. The Housing Element works in conjunction with the other General Plan Elements and is consistent with the policies and proposals set forth elsewhere in the Plan.

The Housing Element is closely related to development policies contained in the Land Use Element, which establishes the location, type, intensity and distribution of land uses throughout the City. The Land Use Element determines the number and type of housing units that can be constructed in the various land use districts. Areas designated for commercial and industrial uses create employment opportunities, which in turn, create demand for housing. The Circulation Element establishes the location and scale of streets, highways and other transportation routes that provide access to residential neighborhoods. Because of the requirement for consistency between the various General Plan elements, any proposed amendment to an element will be evaluated against the other elements to ensure that no conflicts occur.

SB 1087 of 2005 requires cities to provide a copy of their Housing Elements to local water and sewer providers, and also requires that these agencies provide priority hookups for developments with lower-income housing. The Housing Element will be provided to these agencies immediately upon adoption.

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II. HOUSING ACTION PLAN
A. Housing Goals, Policies and Programs
This section describes the City’s housing goals, policies and programs for the 2021-2029 planning period. Each implementation program describes specific actions the City will take to support and achieve the goals and policies. In addition, each program identifies the responsible agency, timeframe, funding source, and objective. It should be noted that where funding sources list “General Fund,” these may consist of in-kind staff services, expedited permit processing, and/or reduced permitting fees.

GOAL H1 PROVIDE ADEQUATE SITES TO ACCOMMODATE PROJECTED HOUSING NEEDS.

Policy H1.1 Ensure availability of adequate land capacity to allow for different densities suitable for a variety of types of housing for all income levels, including rental housing and manufactured housing.

Program H1-A Adequate Housing Inventory
The City of Big Bear Lake will regularly monitor housing development and the inventory of potential sites throughout the planning period to ensure that sufficient sites are available to accommodate the City’s remaining housing need throughout the planning period.

Responsible Agency: Community Development Department
Timeframe: Ongoing, at least annually
Funding source: General Fund
Objective: Maintain adequate sites to encourage and facilitate housing development commensurate with the City’s
RHNA allocation
Program H1-B Variety of Housing
The City of Big Bear Lake recognizes that increased density in multi-family zones produces housing that is affordable to a variety of income groups and commits to the following program actions:

The City will evaluate a minimum and maximum density increase to the R-3 zone in order to protect the R-3 zone from incompatible land uses and to encourage the development of multiple family housing. The City will review and revise, as appropriate, the Land Use Element and Development Code to support a variety of housing and establish density minimums or increases.

The City will concurrently amend the Workforce Housing Sites (Table B-6) and amend the Land Use Element of the General Plan to create a High Density Multiple Family Residential land use designation and corresponding R-4 City of Big Bear Lake General Plan
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Multiple Family Residential zone. The R-4 zone will remove the 2-acre minimum lot size for these sites and will create a density range of 20 units/acre minimum and 24 units/acre maximum (which may be increased with affordable housing density bonuses).

Responsible Agency: Community Development Department
Time frame: Evaluations in 2022 and implement revisions in 2023, General Plan Land Use Element and Development Code
update will begin in 2022 and conclude by 2024.

Funding source: General Fund, SB 2 Planning Grant, LEAP Grant Objective: Establish a minimum density in the R-3 zone, such as 12 units/acre or density increase, such as 24 units/acre, to encourage a variety of housing development, and
establish a new R-4 zone with a density range of 20 – 24 units/acre.

GOAL H2 ENCOURAGE AND SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT OF ADEQUATE HOUSING TO MEET THE NEEDS OF LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS.

Policy H2.1 Encourage partnerships between non-profit and for-profit housing developers to encourage needed affordable housing production.

Policy H2.2 Support homeownership opportunities for low-and moderate-income households.

Policy H2.3 Provide regulatory concessions and incentives for the development of affordable housing.

Program H2-A Partnership Opportunities
The City of Big Bear Lake will establish evaluation criteria and conduct an evaluation of City-owned properties that may be suitable for affordable housing development.

If such sites are identified, the City will pursue partnership opportunities with nonprofit and/or for-profit housing developers to create affordable workforce housing.

Responsible Agency: Community Development Department
Time frame: Initiate an evaluation of properties that may be appropriate for affordable workforce housing in 2022.

Funding source: General Fund
Objective: Identify City owned properties suitable for affordable housing sites and initiate and facilitate development
proposals with non-profit and for-profit affordable housing developers. Development of affordable housing
commensurate with the City’s RHNA allocation.

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Program H2-B Motel Cabin Conversions
The City of Big Bear Lake recognizes a potential opportunity to convert older moteltype cabins to full-time residential housing. As such, the City will maintain an inventory of existing motel cabins, which can be used to assess interest by property owners and/or investors to pursue conversion to full-time affordable housing. The inventory will be published on the City’s website.

Responsible Agency: Community Development Department
Time frame: Create an updated list of properties by January 2023 and update annually.

Funding source: General Fund
Objective: Utilization of existing buildings to create opportunities for long-term housing. City will identify and maintain a list of all motel-type cabin lodging facilities in the R-3 zone. to share with affordable housing developers. List will be
updated by City annually, to insure 100% of inquiries from affordable housing developers will be provided with upto-date information.

Program H2-C First-Time Homebuyer Program
The County of San Bernardino participates in several programs to assist first-time homebuyers. The City of Big Bear Lake will disseminate, on the City’s website, information about the affordable homeownership programs in the County throughout the planning period. The City will assemble a contact list of local organizations (e.g., mobile home park managers, local board of realtors, social service providers, churches, schools, etc.) and conduct outreach to disseminate information on first-time homebuyer programs annually.

Responsible Agency: Community Development Department
Time frame: The City will review the County’s webpage for updates every six months and disseminate any updated
information biannually. Create a list of local organizations that can help distribute first-time homebuyer program
information by 2023. Organizations will be selected based on the populations they serve and the location of those populations with an emphasis placed organizations
serving lower income and lower resource areas of the
City. Conduct direct outreach to at least 3 said local
organizations annually.

Funding source: State and Federal Grants, County Programs Objective: Provide information to low-income first-time homebuyers by publishing and maintaining up-to-date informational
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materials on the City’s Housing Resources webpage
about the homebuying process and resources available
to first-time buyers. Information on the website is available to all residents. Because the promoted programs are
administered by the County, the City is unable to track or estimate the number of households that may review the
materials and take action.

Program H2-D Affordable Housing Programs
The Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino offers a variety of affordable housing programs to assist eligible low-income households. The Housing Authority maintains a waiting list for its rental assistance vouchers provided under a number of programs. The City of Big Bear Lake will disseminate, on the City’s website, information about the affordable housing programs available through the Housing Authority. The City will assemble a contact list of local organizations (e.g., mobile home park managers, social service providers, churches, schools, etc.) and conduct outreach to disseminate information on affordable housing programs annually.

Responsible Agency: Community Development Department
Timeframe: On-going. The City will review the Housing Authority’s webpage for updates every six months and disseminate
any updated information on the City’s website
biannually. Create a list of local organizations that can help distribute affordable housing program information
by 2022. Organizations will be selected based on the
populations they serve and the location of those
populations with an emphasis placed organizations
serving lower income and lower resource areas of the
City. Conduct direct outreach to at least 3 said local
organizations annually.

Funding source: State and Federal Grants, County Programs Objective: Provide up-to-date information on the Housing Authority’s Affordable Housing programs by publishing and
maintaining up to date informational materials on the
City’s Housing Resources webpage about the
homebuying process and resources available to all firsttime buyers. Information on the website is available to all residents, and insures 100% of residents and inquiries have access to up-to-date housing program information.

Because the promoted programs are administered by the
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the number of households that may review the materials
and take action.

Program H2-E Accessory Dwelling Units and SB 9 Implementation Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) can provide affordable housing opportunities for small households including the elderly, household employees, persons with disabilities, and single adults. The City of Big Bear Lake allows ADUs and SB 9 units as a long-term housing option within all residential zones consistent with State law (Government Code Sec. 65852.2 and 65852.22). The City currently restricts vacation rentals on properties which contain an ADU. The City will evaluate changes to ADU law and process required Ordinance updates to remain consistent with State law.

The City is compliant with SB 9 requirements and has adopted SB 9 as City policy. To encourage ADU and SB 9 unit development, the City will explore additional incentives beyond those required under State law, such as:
• Allowing larger ADUs
• Potential incentives to encourage conversion of guest houses to ADUs • Develop ADU promotional materials
• Promote SB 9 and provide technical assistance
• Evaluate the elimination of vacation rental restrictions on primary units • Offer the use of pre-approved construction drawings
Responsible Agency: Community Development Department
Timeframe: Annual review of state law; City evaluations by 2024 Funding source: General Fund; grant funds
Objective: Increase ADU production for additional long-term housing options and to improve housing choice in high resource
areas. City will track ADU production and will annually review the pattern of ADU development. Targeted
advertisement of incentives will be directed at areas
seeing lower ADU production. Geographic target of 90%
of ADUs in high and highest resource areas.

Program H2-F Employee Housing
The City of Big Bear Lake will conduct outreach with at least three larger employers and/or employment sectors annually within Big Bear Valley to identify potential housing strategies to address the needs of these employees.

Responsible Agency: City Manager’s office
Timeframe: Begin outreach in 2022 and conduct outreach annually.

Funding source: General Fund; grant funds
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Objective: Work with local employers to identify employee housing needs and potential strategies. City will contact at least three of the largest employers annually
Program H2-G Incentives for Needed Housing
The City of Big Bear Lake will review and incorporate at least three appropriate regulatory incentives, financial incentives, and other policies that encourage the development of residential units for needed workforce and affordable housing.

Such incentives may include strategies such as assistance with grant applications, expedited entitlement processing, modifying development standards, fee waivers and deferrals, and granting concessions for projects that provide housing to meet projected housing needs. The City will target providing incentives to at least 10% of approved housing development projects.

Pursuant to Government Code §65583.2(c) the City will incentivize affordable housing development on sites identified in prior planning periods (see Appendix B) as follows:
• Development shall be allowed by-right for housing developments that include at least 20% of units affordable to lower-income households • Sites must meet the density requirements for housing for lower-income households
Responsible Agency: Community Development Department
Timeframe: Incorporate three additional incentives by 2024.

Funding source: General Fund; grant funds
Objective: Create incentives to encourage development of needed workforce housing
GOAL H3 FACILITATE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT WITH MINIMAL GOVERNMENTAL

CONSTRAINTS
Policy H3.1 Support the development of workforce housing to enable the service/retail workforce to live in the community.

Program H3-A Review and Update Development Review Procedures and Fees The City of Big Bear Lake will review current development review procedures to eliminate unnecessary constraints and City fees to ensure reasonable costs for the associated service(s). As appropriate, the City will identify feasible modifications to the procedures and/or fees to reduce the time and cost associated with housing developments. A Code amendment will be processed in 2022 to incorporate streamlined review procedures for eligible developments consistent with SB 35 of City of Big Bear Lake General Plan
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2017, and zoning, development standards and fees will be posted continuously on the City website.

Responsible Agency: Community Development Department
Time frame: Code amendment in 2022; Annual review
Funding source: General Fund/Development Fees
Objective: Minimize the time and cost of the development review process. Ensure that development fees are reasonably
related to the cost of providing service.

Program H3-B Emergency Shelters and Low Barrier Navigation Centers Senate Bill 2 of 2007 strengthened planning requirements for emergency shelters and the Development Code has been amended in compliance with SB 2, including specific development standards that will apply to emergency shelters. In 2019 AB 139 revised parking standards for emergency shelters to require sufficient parking for the staff of the emergency shelter. The City will process a Development Code amendment in 2022 to update emergency shelter parking standards in conformance with State law.

AB 101 (2019) amended State law to require that low barrier navigation centers meeting specified standards be allowed by-right in areas zoned for mixed use and in non-residential zones permitting multi-family uses pursuant to Government Code Sec. 65660 et seq. The City will process a concurrent Development Code amendment to allow low barrier navigation centers in conformance with State law.

The City of Big Bear Lake will continue to work cooperatively with San Bernardino County and homeless service providers to support shelter facilities and services to serve the needs of Big Bear Lake residents.

Responsible Agency: Community Development Department
Time frame: Adopt Ordinance in 2022
Funding source: General Fund
Objective: Work with local organizations and charitable groups to facilitate services for the homeless and locate a housing shelter in the City. City will contact at least 3 local organizations annually to share opportunity sites and
provide technical assistance.

Program H3-C Transitional and Supportive Housing
Senate Bill 2 (SB 2) of 2007 requires that transitional and supportive housing be treated as a residential use that is subject only to the same requirements and procedures as other residential uses of the same type in the same zone.

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In 2018, AB 2162 amended State law to require that supportive housing be a use byright in zones where multi-family and mixed uses are permitted, including nonresidential zones permitting multi-family uses, if the proposed housing development meets specified criteria. The City of Big Bear Lake will process an amendment of the Development Code to allow transitional and supportive housing consistent with State requirements.

Responsible Agency: Community Development Department
Time frame: Development Code Amendment by October 2024
Funding source: General Fund
Objective: Facilitate the provision of transitional and supportive housing consistent with State law by adopting a code
amendment.

Program H3-D Housing Information
Continue to improve and expand the use of the various media to inform and promote the use of Big Bear Lake’s housing programs to its residents and developers by creating a dedicated webpage on the City’s website and publishing information on other digital platforms. Include the resources listed in H2-D and H2- G on the webpage.

Responsible Agency: Community Development Department
Time frame: Webpage creation by June 2023, updated biannually Funding source: General Fund
Objective: Facilitate the consolidated provision of information as it pertains to housing programs, education, and incentives with specific intent of informing the community of all
housing-related opportunities, including Development
Code standards, such as allowing the construction of up to 5 dwelling units ministerially.

GOAL H4 MAINTAIN AND CONSERVE THE EXISTING AFFORDABLE HOUSING STOCK IN A

SOUND, SAFE, AND SANITARY CONDITION
Policy H4.1 Promote good maintenance and rehabilitation of residential structures and prevent poorly maintained structures from further deterioration.

Policy H4.2 Consolidate housing-related resources and information.

Program H4-A Preservation of Affordable Housing Units
The City of Big Bear Lake will implement Affordable Housing Agreements to ensure that affordable units provided through public assistance or public action are retained for the agreed-upon period. The City will also explore opportunities to City of Big Bear Lake General Plan
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retain affordability of housing, and promote adaptive reuse of older structures for affordable housing or mixed-use development. For example, Mountain Meadows Senior Housing is considered to be at risk of conversion to market rate during the 2021-2031 period. To assist in the preservation of these affordable units, the City will contact the owner on an annual basis to explore opportunities for preservation of affordability for this project and support applications by non-profits for funding to purchase at-risk units.

Responsible Agency: Community Development Department
Time frame: Annually contact the owner of the at-risk units.

Funding source: Grant funds
Objective: Preservation of affordable housing units, specifically of 100% of the affordable senior housing units at Mountain Meadows.

Program H4-B Housing Repair and Rehabilitation Programs The City of Big Bear Lake will continue to provide information on the housing repair and rehabilitation programs provided by the San Bernardino County Department of Community Development and Housing. The City of Big Bear Lake will disseminate, on the City’s website, information about the County’s housing development resources throughout the planning period.

Responsible Agency: Community Development Department
Time frame: Ongoing and disseminate any updated information on the City’s website biannually. Create a list of local
organizations that can help distribute affordable housing program information by June 2023. Conduct direct
outreach to at least 3 local organizations annually.

Funding source: General Fund
Objective: Provide information on the County’s housing repair and rehabilitation programs. Because this is a County
administered program, it is unknown by the City how
many residents pursue and ultimately take advantage of
this program. The City will geographically target outreach to the low/moderate resource areas and will offer repair and rehabilitation information to 100% of codeenforcement cases where home repairs are necessary.

Program H4-C Code Enforcement Program
The City of Big Bear Lake will continue to respond to complaints pertaining to property blight conditions, including interior and exterior code violations.

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and property maintenance codes. As feasible, the City will promote opportunities to improve substandard neighborhoods and housing conditions.

Responsible Agency: Community Development Department
Time frame: Ongoing
Funding source: General Fund
Objective: Maintain residential neighborhoods and housing stock in sound, safe, and sanitary conditions. City will offer housing repair and rehabilitation information in 100% of code
enforcement cases where home repairs are necessary.

Program H4-D Annual Review of the Housing Element
The City of Big Bear Lake, pursuant to State requirements, will conduct an annual implementation review of the Housing Element.

Responsible Agency: Community Development Department
Time frame: Annual
Funding source: General Fund
Objective: Annual assessment of progress toward housing goals.

GOAL H5 PROMOTE EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL CITY OF BIG BEAR

RESIDENTS
Policy H5.1 Promote fair housing standards.

Program H5-A Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing
The City of Big Bear Lake will continue to coordinate with non-profit agencies, such as the Inland Fair Housing and Mediation Board, the County contractor for fair housing services, to provide information, as requested, on fair housing. The City will disseminate, on the City’s website, information about fair housing assistance available through the County’s resources throughout the planning period. The City will assemble a contact list, in addition to its current list of homeless services providers, of local organizations (e.g., mobile home park managers, social service providers, churches, schools) and conduct outreach to disseminate information about fair housing assistance annually.

Under the Federal consolidated planning process, the Analysis of Impediments (AI) to Fair Housing Choice is the primary tool for addressing fair housing issues. The City of Big Bear Lake was a participating jurisdiction in the preparation of the San Bernardino County 2020-2025 AI, an extensive analysis of fair housing issues.

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Contributing factors are issues leading to an impediment that are likely to limit or deny fair housing choice or access to opportunity. The San Bernardino County AI identified the following five fair housing impediments:
• Impediment #1: Disparate Access to Opportunity Impacts People of Color • Impediment #2: Insufficient Affordable Housing in Areas of High Opportunity Disproportionately Impacts Protected Classes
• Impediment #3: Levels of Residential Segregation are Increasing • Impediment #4: Community Education on Fair Housing is a Continuing Need • Impediment #5: People with Disabilities have Limited Housing Options The AI identifies recommended activities to address the contributing factors to these impediments along with implementation timeframes and responsible parties.

The responsible parties and partners identified to address Impediments #2 through #5 were the County of San Bernardino and the San Bernardino County Housing Authority. Responsible parties and partners identified for Impediment #1 included the County and CDBG Participating Jurisdictions, which includes the City of Big Bear Lake. The City of Big Bear Lake will prioritize the activities identified in the AI to address this impediment to fair housing through the programs identified in this Housing Plan to expand housing opportunities for all residents.

Responsible Agency: Community Development Department
Time frame: Ongoing, review the webpage every 6 months and update with new materials as they become available. By
2024, create a list of local organizations that can help distribute fair housing assistance information. Conduct direct outreach to at least 3 local organizations annually.

Funding source: General Fund
Objective: Provide information and fair housing resources; promote housing opportunities for households of all income levels and persons with disabilities. Ensure 100% of inquiries are directed to up-to-date resources and information that
can be viewed, downloaded, or printed from the City’s
website.

Program H5-B Place-Based Improvements
The City applies for and receives an annual allocation of CDBG funds from the County. These funds are used to install and upgrade public facilities (sidewalks, alleyways, ADA accessibility improvements) in lower income neighborhoods or where civic services are offered.

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Prioritize CDBG funds for the development of low-income housing and special needs housing, with place-based improvements surrounding those projects.

Specific improvements the City plans to undertake, as provided on the current CIP list and which may be eligible for CDBG funds, are as follows:
• Convert empty lot at “Christmas Tree Corner” in the Village to fully ADA accessible community gathering space. The lot is in walking distance to Knickerbocker Crossings Apartments and Mountain Meadows (senior housing). It is used multiple times a year for public events. • ADA improvements at Boulder Bay park, includes paved parking, appropriate grades, and gazebo addition. (CDBG)
• Restroom improvements at Performing Arts Center and City Hall. (CDBG) • Village Drive sidewalk improvement (2024-2025).
• Citywide sidewalk improvement program (next 5 years). • Parking lot lighting improvements for parks.
• Connection of sidewalks between City and County.

Responsible Agency: City of Big Bear Lake Municipal Utilities and Engineering Time frame: Annually apply for CDBG funds. Specific place-based CIP projects per the 5-Year CIP schedule, which is reviewed and updated annually. The current schedule is 2020-2025.

Funding source: CDBG and CIP budgets.

Objective: To improve accessibility in City facilities which will benefit all ages and abilities (elderly, disabled persons, and
households with young children). To enhance a sense of
place within the City’s lowest income census tract (the Village area, where the City’s only two affordable housing developments are located). To improve safety, mobility, and connectivity between City facilities.

Program H5-C Facilitate Tenant Protection Act of 2019 (AB 1482) Compliance Ensure compliance with new state tenant protection measures, including maximum annual rent increases, just cause evictions, and financial compensation requirements to stabilize residents living in areas at risk of displacement. Provide information to landlords and tenants regarding tenant protections and post information online.

Responsible Agency: Community Development Department
Time frame: Ongoing. Post information within 6 months of housing element adoption.

Funding source: Staff Time
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Objective: Make information about the Facilitate Tenant Protect Act of 2019 available at the planning counter. Refer all
inquiries to Inland Fair Housing and Mediation Board, the City’s contracted fair housing service provider. Directly contact at least 5 landlords per year to notify them of the Tenant Protection Act and related resources to assist with compliance. Geographically target outreach to
low/moderate resource areas.

GOAL H6 INCREASE ACCESS TO DECENT AND SUITABLE HOUSING FOR PERSONS WITH

SPECIAL NEEDS INCLUDING HOMELESS PERSONS
Policy H6.1 Support efforts for the development of shelter and housing services for homeless persons and those of risk of homelessness in Big Bear Lake.

Policy H6.2 Promote the development of permanent housing to meet the needs of seniors and people with development disabilities in Big Bear Lake.

Program H6-A Support Homeless Service Providers
The City of Big Bear Lake will support the effort of agencies providing emergency shelter and services for homeless residents, including providing funding information and expediting permits when feasible and appropriate.

Responsible Agency: Community Development Department
Time frame: Ongoing
Funding source: General Fund; Community Development Block Grant; Homekey
Objective: Provide support and grant funds to local eligible public service groups that provide emergency, transitional, and permanent affordable housing. Target at least 3 service groups annually to notify service groups of the availability of Homekey funding and offer technical assistance.

Program H6-B Housing Needs of Persons with Disabilities, including Developmental Disabilities
The Fair Housing Act requires that cities provide reasonable accommodation to rules, policies, practices, and procedures where such accommodation may be necessary to afford individuals with disabilities equal housing opportunities. While fair housing laws intend that all people have equal access to housing, the law also recognizes that people with disabilities may need extra tools to achieve equality.

Reasonable accommodation is one of the tools intended to further housing opportunities for people with disabilities. Reasonable accommodation provides a means of requesting from the local government flexibility in the application of land City of Big Bear Lake General Plan
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use and zoning regulations or, in some instances, even a waiver of certain restrictions or requirements because it is necessary to achieve equal access to housing. Cities are required to consider requests for accommodations related to housing for people with disabilities and provide the accommodation when it is determined to be “reasonable” based on fair housing laws and the case law interpreting the statutes. The City will process an amendment to the Municipal Code in 2022 to establish procedures for processing requests for reasonable accommodation in land use and zoning regulations for people with disabilities in conformance with State law.

The City of Big Bear Lake will consult with the Inland Regional Center to accommodate housing needs for persons with developmental disabilities. As appropriate, Community Development Block Grant funds may be used to assist local eligible programs that provide housing services for persons with developmental disabilities. The City shall also seek State and Federal monies for direct support of housing construction and rehabilitation specifically targeted for housing for persons with disabilities.

Additionally, the City will review and amend if necessary, permit procedures, application requirements, and development standards applicable to residential care facilities for persons of 7 or more to ensure consistency with state and federal laws and amend, if necessary, to promote objectivity and greater approval certainty.

Responsible Agency: Community Development Department
Time frame: Code amendment in 2022; Ongoing, annual consultation and review.

Funding source: General Fund; grant funds
Objective: Establish procedures for reasonable accommodation by adopting a code amendment; Support programs and
housing developments which accommodate persons
with disabilities; ensure objective CUP standards for
residential care facilities of 7+ people, annually consult with the Inland Regional Center to identify program
opportunities and collaborate on funding strategies.

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GOAL H7 PROMOTE ENERGY CONSERVATION IN RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT Policy H7.1 Provide incentives to encourage builders to incorporate energy saving techniques in housing developments.

Program H 7-A Reduce Permit Fees for Energy-Efficient Construction Encourage energy conservation through the reduction of permit fees for energyefficient construction and retrofits. This program will be publicized through flyers available at City Hall and on the City website.

Responsible Agency: Planning Division
Time frame: Adopt a revised fee schedule by 2025.

Funding source: General Fund
Objective: Reduce permit fees to encourage energy-efficient construction.

Program H 7-B Publicize Local Utility and Services Programs Publicize local utility programs that serve to increase energy efficiency, water conservation, and reduce waste, through flyers and brochures at City Hall and on the City website. The Big Bear Lake Department of Water (DWP) offers retrofits, turf buy-back, water conservation audits (indoor and outdoor), and xeriscape demonstration programs. Bear Valley Electric Services (BVES) offers energy savings programs and lighting exchange events. Big Bear Disposal offers regular recycling sites and annual electronic waste disposal days.

Responsible Agency: Planning Division/City Webmaster
Time frame: Annual,
Funding source: General Fund
Objective: Expand access to local utility and service programs that offer energy efficiency programs and rebates. Ensure that 100% of inquiries regarding energy programs are referred to BVES, and that BVES program information is
disseminated via brochures at the public counter and
linked from City websites.

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B. Quantified Objectives
The City’s quantified objectives for new construction, rehabilitation and conservation are presented in Table II-1.

Table II-1
Quantified Objectives – 2021-2029 City of Big Bear Lake Extremely
Low Very Low Low Moderate Above Moderate Totals
New Construction 25 25 33 37 92 212
Rehabilitation* 0 10 10 0 0 20
Conservation** 29 27 14 2 0 74
*County-funded programs
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III. HOUSING NEEDS ASSESSMENT
This chapter examines general population and household characteristics and trends, such as age, employment, household composition and size, household income, and special needs. Characteristics of the existing housing stock (e.g., number of units and type, tenure, age and condition, costs) are also addressed. Finally, the City’s projected housing needs based on the 2021 Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) are examined.

The Housing Needs Assessment utilizes recent data from the U.S. Census, California Department of Finance (DOF), California Employment Development Department (EDD), Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) and other relevant sources.

A. Population Characteristics

1. Population Growth Trends
Big Bear Lake has a 2020 total population of 5,206 including 26 living in group quarters according to the California Department of Finance. Over the period from 2000 to 2020. Big Bear Lake had a population decrease compared to an annual growth rate of 0.7% for the SCAG region as a whole (Table III-1).

Table III-1
Population Trends 2000-2020 – Big Bear Lake vs. SCAG Region City of Big Bear Lake General Plan
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2. Age
Housing needs are influenced by the age characteristics of the population. Different age groups have different housing needs based on lifestyles, family types, income levels, and housing preference. Table III-2 shows that the population of Big Bear Lake is 48% male and 52% female. The share of the population of Big Bear Lake which is under 18 years of age is

21.2%, which is lower than the regional share of 23.4%. Big Bear Lake's seniors (65 and above) make up 22.4% of the population, which is higher than the regional share of 13%.

Table III-2
Age Distribution – Big Bear Lake
B. Household Characteristics

1. Household Composition and Size
Household characteristics are important indicators of the type and size of housing needed in a City. The Census defines a “household” as all persons occupying a housing unit, which may include single persons living alone, families related through marriage or blood, or unrelated persons sharing a single unit. Persons in group quarters such as dormitories, retirement or convalescent homes, or other group living situations are included in population totals but are not considered households.

Big Bear Lake is unique in that approximately three-quarters of its housing units are vacation homes held for occasional use. Table III-3 shows the distribution of Big Bear Lake households by size and tenure. The most commonly occurring household size is of two people (39.8%) and the second-most commonly occurring household is of one person (29.9%). Big Bear Lake has a higher share of single-person households than the SCAG region overall (29.9% vs. 23.4%) and a much lower share of 7+ person households than the SCAG region overall (0.6% vs. 3.1%). These statistics suggest that there is less need for large units in Big Bear Lake than is typical for other areas of the region.

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Table III-3
Household Size by Tenure – Big Bear Lake

2. Housing Tenure
Housing tenure (owner vs. renter) is an important indicator of the housing market.

Communities need an adequate supply of units available both for rent and for sale to accommodate a range of households with varying incomes, family sizes and composition, and lifestyles. Table III-4 provides recent Census estimates of owner-occupied and renteroccupied units in Big Bear Lake as compared to the region as a whole. The table shows that the homeownership rate in the City is slightly higher than for the region. Note that these statistics refer to units intended for permanent occupancy and exclude vacation homes.

Table III-4
Household Tenure – Big Bear Lake vs. SCAG Region
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3. Overcrowding
Overcrowding is often closely related to household income and the cost of housing. The U.S. Census Bureau considers a household to be overcrowded when there is more than one person per room, excluding bathrooms and kitchens, with severe overcrowding when there are more than 1.5 residents per room. Overcrowded households are usually a reflection of a shortage of affordable housing. Table III-5 summarizes recent Census estimates of overcrowding for Big Bear Lake as compared to the region as a whole.

Table III-5
Overcrowding by Tenure – Big Bear Lake vs. SCAG Region
In Big Bear Lake, overcrowding was more prevalent among renters, with approximately 8% of renter households having more than 1.0 person per room and 5% having more than 1.5 person per room.

4. Household Income
Household income is a primary factor affecting housing needs in a community. It can be assumed that the ability of residents to afford housing is directly related to household income. State law establishes five income categories used in housing analysis (Table III-6).

Table III-6
Income Categories
Income Category % of County Median Income
Extremely low Up to 30%
Very low 31-50%
Low 51-80%
Moderate 81-120%
Above moderate Over 120%
Source: California Government Code Sec. 65584(f)
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Housing the extremely-low-income (ELI) population (below 30% of area median income) can be especially challenging. Recent HUD data (Table III-7) provides a breakdown of extremely-low-income households by race/ethnicity and tenure. HUD Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) data also provides data regarding overpayment for extremely-low-income households by tenure (Table III-8). This table shows that overpayment is more prevalent for ELI households than those in higher income categories.

Table III-7
Extremely-Low-Income Households by Race and Tenure – Big Bear Lake Table III-8
Overpayment by Tenure and Income Category – Big Bear Lake City of Big Bear Lake General Plan
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5. Overpayment
According to State housing policy, overpaying occurs when housing costs exceed 30% of gross household income. Table III-9 displays recent HUD estimates for overpayment, and shows that overpayment is closely related to income, with lower-income households far more likely to be cost-burdened than those in higher income categories. For example, approximately 91% of extremely-low-income households paid more than 50% of their income for housing compared to only 3% of households with incomes above the countywide median.

Although homeowners enjoy income and property tax deductions and other benefits that help to compensate for high housing costs, homeowners paying a higher percentage toward a mortgage may need to defer maintenance or repairs due to limited funds, which can lead to deterioration. For renters, severe cost burden can require families to double up resulting in overcrowding and related problems.

Table III-9
Overpayment by Income Category – Big Bear Lake
C. Employment
Employment is an important factor affecting housing needs within a community. The jobs available in each employment sector and the wages for these jobs affect the type and size of housing residents can afford.

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As seen in Table III-10 Big Bear Lake has 2,206 workers living within its borders who work across 13 major industrial sectors. The most prevalent industry is Arts, Entertainment, Recreation with 20.9% of total employment while Education & Social Services represents

13.9% of total employment.

Table III-10
Employment by Industry – Big Bear Lake
Occupational characteristics for Big Bear Lake residents are shown in Table III-11. The most prevalent occupational category in Big Bear Lake is Management, in which 28.2% of employees work. The second-most prevalent occupation is Services, which employs about

25.7% of all workers.

Table III-11
Employment by Occupation – Big Bear Lake
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Mountain communities like Big Bear Lake have a significant number of seasonal workers employed at the ski resorts, restaurants, hotels and other visitor-serving facilities. The City adopted a Development Code amendment in 2011 to allow extended-stay lodging facilities as a way to address housing options for seasonal workers.

D. Housing Stock Characteristics
This section presents an evaluation of the characteristics of the community’s housing stock and helps in identifying and prioritizing needs. The factors evaluated include the number and type of housing units, age and condition, tenure, vacancy, housing costs, affordability, and assisted affordable units at-risk of loss due to conversion to market-rate.

A housing unit is defined as a house, apartment, mobile home, or group of rooms, occupied as separate living quarters, or if vacant, intended for occupancy as separate living quarters.

1. Housing Type
Table III-12 provides a breakdown of the housing stock by type in Big Bear Lake. The most prevalent housing type in Big Bear Lake is single-family detached with about 83% of all units as compared to only 54% for the region as a whole.

Table III-12
Housing by Type – Big Bear Lake vs. SCAG Region

2. Housing Age and Conditions
Housing age is often an important indicator of housing condition. Housing units built prior to 1978 before stringent limits on the amount of lead in paint were imposed may have interior or exterior building components coated with lead-based paint. Housing units built before 1970 are the most likely to need rehabilitation and to have lead-based paint in City of Big Bear Lake General Plan
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deteriorated condition. Lead-based paint becomes hazardous to children under age six and to pregnant women when it peels off walls or is pulverized by windows and doors opening and closing.

Table III-13 shows the age distribution of the housing stock in Big Bear Lake compared to the SCAG region as a whole. About 80% of housing units in Big Bear Lake were built prior to 1990 and are more than 30 years old.

Table III-13
Age of Housing Stock – Big Bear Lake vs. SCAG Region
These findings suggest that there may
be a need for maintenance and
rehabilitation, including remediation
of lead-based paint, for a large
proportion of the City’s housing stock.

Harsh weather conditions contribute
to structural problems, such as
damage to plumbing if water lines
freeze during winter. Harsh weather
requires more regular maintenance in
Big Bear as compared to the region,
and due to the higher percentage of second homes, regular maintenance may not be a priority for second-home owners.

Based on observations of City staff, it is estimated that approximately 15% of housing units in the city are in need of some type of repair with closer to 10% in need of major repairs.

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Between 2016 and 2019, several blighted properties were removed or renovated under the City’s proactive Property Abatement and Clean-up program. The recent rising property values have also encouraged owners to make needed repairs and improvements.

3. Vacancy
Recent Census estimates regarding housing vacancy are shown in Table III-14. Big Bear Lake is a resort community, and approximately 77% of all housing units in the city were vacant, with 94% of vacant units held for seasonal or occasional use. Only about 1% of vacant units were offered for rent. These statistics do not distinguish between units offered for short-term vs. long-term rental.

Table III-14
Vacancy Units by Type – Big Bear Lake vs. SCAG Region

4. Housing Cost
a. Housing Affordability Criteria
State law establishes five income categories for purposes of housing programs based on the area (i.e., County) median income (“AMI”): extremely-low (30% or less of AMI), verylow (31-50% of AMI), low (51-80% of AMI), moderate (81-120% of AMI) and above moderate (over 120% of AMI). Housing affordability is based on the relationship between household income and housing expenses. According to HUD and the California Department of Housing and Community Development,1 housing is considered “affordable” if the monthly payment is no more than 30% of a household’s gross income. In some areas, these income limits may be increased to adjust for high housing costs.

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Table III-15 shows affordable rent levels and estimated affordable purchase prices for housing in San Bernardino County by income category for on a 4-person family. Based on State standards, the maximum affordable monthly rent for extremely-low-income households is $655, while the maximum affordable rent for very-low-income households is $941. The maximum affordable rent for low-income households is $1,506, while the maximum for moderate-income households is $2,259.

Affordable purchase prices are more difficult to determine due to variations in mortgage interest rates and qualifying procedures, down payments, special tax assessments, homeowner association fees, property insurance rates, etc. With this caveat, the maximum home purchase prices by income category shown in Table III-15 have been estimated based on typical conditions.

Table III-15
Income Categories and Affordable Housing Costs – 2020/21 San Bernardino County Income Category Maximum Income Affordable Rent Affordable Price (est.) Extremely low $26,200 $655 *
Very low $37,650 $941 *
Low $60,250 $1,506 *
Moderate $90,350 $2,259 $365,000
Above moderate Over $90,350 Over $2,259 Over $365,000
Assumptions:
-Based on a family of 4 and 2020/21 State income limits -30% of gross income for rent or principal, interest, taxes & insurance plus utility allowance -10% down payment, 3.75% interest, 1.25% taxes & insurance, $300 HOA dues * For-sale affordable housing is typically at the moderate-income level Source: Cal. HCD; JHD Planning LLC
b. For-Sale Housing
Median home sales prices in Big Bear Lake were reported to be $339,000 in 2018, which is the highest since 2000 (Table III-16). Between 2000 and 2018, median home sales prices in Big Bear Lake increased 253% while prices in the SCAG region increased 151%. Prices in Big Bear Lake have ranged from a low of 43% of the SCAG region median in 2000 to a high of 99% in 2009. In comparing the estimated affordable purchase prices shown previously in Table III-15, home prices in Big Bear Lake appear to be more affordable than the average for the SCAG region.

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Table III-16
Median Home Sales Prices for Existing Homes – 2000-2018 Big Bear Lake vs. SCAG Region Table III-17 shows recent Census estimates of housing expenses for homeowners with a mortgage in Big Bear Lake as compared to the SCAG region. The most common monthly housing cost for owners in Big Bear Lake was $1,000 to $1,500 as compared to $2,000 to $3,000 in the region as a whole.

Table III-17
Monthly Owner Costs for Mortgage Holders - Big Bear Lake vs. SCAG Region City of Big Bear Lake General Plan
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c. Rental Housing
As a resort area, Big Bear Lake has relatively few long-term rental units available. An internet search2revealed one 2-bedroom townhouse offered for long-term rent at $3,500/month. Recent Census estimates of the percentage of household income spent on rent are shown in Table III-18. Among Big Bear Lake's renter households, about half spend at least 30% of gross income on housing while an additional 30% spend at least half their income for housing.

Table III-18
Percentage of Income Spent on Rent - Big Bear Lake
Table III-19 shows recent Census estimates of rental expenses by income category in Big Bear Lake. As would be expected, households in the lowest income categories spent a larger proportion of income on rent.

Table III-19
Spending on Rent by Income Category - Big Bear Lake

2 Rent.com, 10/17/2021
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E. Special Needs
Certain groups have greater difficulty in finding decent, affordable housing due to special circumstances related to employment and income, family characteristics, disability, or other conditions. As a result, some Big Bear Lake residents may experience a higher prevalence of overpayment, overcrowding, or other housing problems. The City does not have funding or resources to provide direct services to all special needs groups. However, the City does support local service programs by facilitating information between agencies and local organizations, disseminating and assisting in funding opportunities, and providing some financial support to match the City’s CDBG allocation for several service groups that provide direct services to low-income households and special needs groups. The City’s primary challenge is its remote location from the County and other regional agencies that offer services and funds. Through several programs, the City will continue to facilitate information from off-the-mountain agencies to our local organizations. These include Programs H2-C (First-time Homebuyers Program), H2-D (Affordable Housing Programs), H3-D (Housing Information), H4-B (Housing Repair and Rehabilitation Programs), H5-1 (Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing), and H5-C (Facilitate Tenant Protection Act).

State Housing Element law defines “special needs” groups to include persons with disabilities, the elderly, large households, female-headed households with children, homeless people, and farmworkers. This section contains a discussion of the housing needs facing each of these groups. In addition, this section includes a discussion of the housing needs of the local workforce who serve the tourism industry.

An evaluation of the 2013-2021 Housing Element’s programs on its effectiveness in assisting special needs populations is included in Appendix A.

1. Persons with Disabilities
Recent Census estimates reported that the most prevalent types of disabilities for Big Bear Lake residents were ambulatory and independent living disabilities (Table III-20). Of those aged 65 and over, ambulatory difficulties were the most common type of disability, with approximately 14% of seniors affected (Table III-21). As seen in Table III-22, over one-third of those with a disability in Big Bear Lake were employed. Housing opportunities for persons with disabilities can be maximized through housing assistance programs and universal design features such as widened doorways, ramps, lowered countertops, single-level units and ground floor units. Much of the City’s housing stock is older and was not constructed with universal design features. To establish a procedure which will allow requests for reasonable accommodations for such features, the City will implement Program H6-B. Also, several public facilities including City parks, which are used for passive recreation, and public sidewalks do not comply with current accessibility standards. Program H5-B will City of Big Bear Lake General Plan
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improve place-based accessibility improvements in low-income tracts and public parks, to improve accessibility for all ages and all abilities.

Table III-20
Persons with Disabilities by Type of Disability – Big Bear Lake Table III-21
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Table III-22
Employment Status for Persons with Disabilities – Big Bear Lake The City of Big Bear Lake does not have any housing units specifically designated for persons with disabilities. However, there are 75 units for very-low- to moderate-income seniors that can accommodate persons with mobility limitations. In addition, the 42-unit affordable apartment building built in 2010 complies with the American with Disabilities Act. These two projects, Mountain Meadows and Crossings at Knickerbocker, respectively, are a housing resource for persons with disabilities. However, Mountain Meadows affordability agreement will expire in 2030. Therefore, the City will be in contact on an annual basis to determine strategies and funding options for preserving the affordable units through Program H4-A.

2. Persons with Developmental Disabilities
Senate Bill 812 (Chapter 507, Statues of 2010) requires an evaluation of housing needs for persons with developmental disabilities. The Welfare and Institutions Code (§4512) defines "Developmental disability" to mean a disability that originates before an individual attains age 18 years, continues, or can be expected to continue, indefinitely, and constitutes a substantial disability for that individual. As defined by the Director of Developmental Services, in consultation with the Superintendent of Public Instruction, this term shall include mental retardation, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and autism. This term shall also include disabling conditions found to be closely related to mental retardation or to require treatment similar to that required for individuals with mental retardation, but shall not include other handicapping conditions that are solely physical in nature.

The California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) provides community services to persons with developmental disables and their families through a system of regional centers. In San Bernardino County, the Inland Regional Center (IRC) is the local service provider for the State Department of Developmental Services. The center provides access to a variety of resources such as educational, employment, health, and housing to persons with developmental disabilities. In Big Bear Lake, the IRC coordinates housing programs City of Big Bear Lake General Plan
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with In-Home Supportive Services (through the County Department of Aging and Adult Services) and family support services such as respite, for persons living at home with the family. Respite services may include a behavior modification specialist and educational services. The IRC also provides transportation vouchers. Detailed data regarding persons with developmental disabilities in Big Bear Lake are not available, although there is a day center the Big Bear area called First Step, which offers educational, employment, and other support programs for qualifying residents. The City is unable to provides these services due to lack of funding and resources. The City’s remoteness presents a challenge because the IRC and County agencies are not located on the mountain. To improve access to such information, City will implement Program H6-B so that all inquiring persons have access relevant information through local sources (such as City’s website, social media, and newsletter).

Depending on the type of developmental disability, employment options are limited.

Many persons with such disabilities may live independently with minimal supervision. Others may live in a group facility with some supervision, while more severe conditions may require institutional living with regular supervision. There are no housing developments or units that are specifically set aside for persons with developmental disability. However, the IRC has indicated that persons with developmental disability may live independently in single family units or multiple family units, and may only require proximity to transit and a groundfloor unit. As such, the only factor is affordable housing and the programs provided seek to improve affordable housing options, including ADU’s (Program H2-E), motel-cabin conversions (H2-B), employee housing (H2-F), and affordable housing development through incentives (H2-G), zoning (H1-B), and provision of affordable housing on Cityowned public land (H2-A). On an annual basis, the City provides special event support, including use of City facilities, as needed for the local Special Olympics, which raises funds and awareness for persons with developmental disabilities. The City also provides financial support to the local United States Adaptive Recreation Center (USARC) which provides recreational opportunities, including water sports and winter sports in Big Bear Lake, for persons with disabilities.

3. Elderly
Federal housing data define a household type as 'elderly family' if it consists of two persons with either or both age 62 or over. Of Big Bear Lake's 845 such households, 14.8% earn less than 30% of the surrounding area income, (compared to 24.2% in the SCAG region), 29.6% earn less than 50% of the surrounding area income (compared to 30.9% in the SCAG region) (Table III-23). Many elderly persons are dependent on fixed incomes or have disabilities. Elderly homeowners may be physically unable to maintain their homes or cope with living alone. The housing needs of this group can be partially addressed through smaller units, second units on lots with existing homes, shared living arrangements, congregate housing and housing assistance programs.

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Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU’s) are one another practical solution to provide smaller units for which there has been public interest from residents wishing to build smaller units to house elderly family members. ADU’s are now allowed by the City’s Development Code and Program H2-E provides direction to promoted ADU’s by offering pre-approved construction drawings and incentivizes (of Development Standards) for the conversion of guest houses into ADU’s. Program H4-B will ensure that the City provide information on the City website about any County-available Housing Repair and Rehabilitation programs.

Elderly needs for meals and social activities are provided for by the Big Bear Recreation and Parks District at the Big Bear Valley Senior Center. The City provides an annual grant, through CDBG, to assist in direct cost of senior meals. Transportation for the elderly is provided locally by Mountain Transit’s Dial-A-Ride service (discussed in Appendix D).

Affordable housing is the greatest need, and Mountain Meadows provides 74 units to lower and moderate-income elderly households. The units are at-risk affordable units, and through the City’s annual review of the Affordable Housing Agreement, the City will annually invite the owner to discuss strategies and solutions for extending the affordable housing agreement (Program H4-A).

Table III-23
Elderly Households by Income and Tenure – Big Bear Lake

4. Large Households
Household size is an indicator of need for large units. Large households are defined as those with five or more members. Among both owners and renters, more than half of all households have only one or two members. About 11% of renter households had five or more members, while about 5% of owners were large households (Table III-24). The most commonly occurring household size is of two people (39.8%) and the second-most commonly occurring household is of one person (29.9%). Big Bear Lake has a higher share City of Big Bear Lake General Plan
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of single-person households than the SCAG region overall (29.9% vs. 23.4%) and a lower share of 7+ person households than the SCAG region overall (0.6% vs. 3.1%). This distribution indicates that the need for large units with four or more bedrooms is expected to be significantly less than for smaller units. Therefore, there are no programs which target large households. However, Program H2-E (Accessory Dwelling Units and SB 9 Implementation) will allow the City to explore allowing larger size ADUs, as these units provide an affordable housing solution and larger sizes may benefit large household needs.

Table III-24
Household Size by Tenure – Big Bear Lake

5. Female-Headed Households
Of Big Bear Lake's 2,211 total households, 15.2% are female-headed (compared to 14.3% in the SCAG region), 9.4% are female-headed and with children (compared to 6.6% in the SCAG region), and 1.9% are female-headed and with children under 6 (compared to 1.0% in the SCAG region) (Table III-25). Approximately 8% of Big Bear Lake's households are experiencing poverty. Poverty thresholds, as defined by the Census Bureau, vary by household type. In 2018, a single individual under 65 was considered in poverty with an income below $13,064/year while the threshold for a family consisting of 2 adults and 2 children was $25,465/year. Over half of households below the poverty level in Big Bear Lake were female-headed households (Table III-26).

In addition to affordable housing needs, one primary need for female-headed households is affordable childcare. The City annually provides financial support a local service organization to subsidize childcare for low-income households. The support is intended for all income-qualifying households, which include female-headed households. The Housing Element does not provide a program for this grant, as the City provides the grant to all City of Big Bear Lake General Plan
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local service organizations which serve the City’s lower-income residents. The funding is based on the City’s annual CDBG allocation. In the same manner, the City supports another local organization which provides shelter, counseling, and employment resources to women and children who are victims of domestic abuse. This service organization has expanded its services to Spanish-speaking women and serves the entire Big Bear Valley.

The City does not provide direct assistance to households, due to lack of resources, so there is no way to collect more specific data on needs and benefits for this special needs group.

Table III-25
Female Headed Households – Big Bear Lake
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6. Agricultural Workers
Unlike most areas of the Southern California metropolitan area, agriculture is still a significant component of the economy in San Bernardino County; however, Big Bear Lake is within a mountain recreation area adjacent to a national forest. There is no agricultural land within the City; nor is the City adjacent to any agricultural producing areas. Census Bureau data for farming employment also includes forestry occupations; therefore, it seems likely that the workers reported in Table III-27 are primarily employed in forestry occupations such as National Forest employees or in logging operations. Since the agricultural employment is less than 2%, the City does not have any goals or programs to specifically target this special needs groups, with the exception of affordable housing related programs, which benefit all special needs groups who are lower-income.

Table III-27
Agricultural Employment – Big Bear Lake

7. Temporary Resort Workers
During the winter months, the two ski resorts in Big Bear Lake hire a substantial number of additional workers. Some of those work full-time, while others are part-time weekend workers. Detailed information is not available regarding where they live while they work in Big Bear Lake and how they are housed. The ski resorts do not provide temporary housing for their workers, and management indicated that housing is generally not a problem in recruiting workers.

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Although details regarding the demographics and needs of seasonal workers in Big Bear Lake are not readily available, it can be assumed that the incomes of these employees are relatively low, as with other service occupations. The Development Code allows shortterm motel cabins to be converted into extended stay units for up to six months, which can help to increase the supply of small affordable units by making more effective use of the existing underutilized housing stock. While the Development Code allows motel conversions, the challenge has been maintaining a list of potential such properties for investors. As such, Policy H2-B directs the City to create and maintain an inventory of motel cabins and place it on the City website. One other solution, which came up during the public workshop by both resident employees and employers, is employee housing. While the City does not have the resources to create employee housing, Program H2-F directs the City to work with employers to identify strategies and ways to support employee housing needs. This includes Program H2-A to pursue partnerships for affordable workforce housing on City-owned sites. Other options for employee housing include Program H2-E, for Accessory and S-9 dwelling units.

8. Homeless Persons
Homelessness is a continuing national problem that persists within local cities and communities of San Bernardino County. During the past two decades, an increasing number of single persons have remained homeless year after year and have become the most visible of all homeless persons. Other persons (particularly families) have experienced shorter periods of homelessness. However, they are often replaced by other families and individuals in a seemingly endless cycle of homelessness.

According to the 2020 San Bernardino County Homeless Count and Subpopulation Survey Report3there were 3,125 persons who were counted as homeless on Thursday, January 23, 2020. The previous homeless count and subpopulation survey was completed in 2019 when 2,607 homeless persons were counted. A comparison of the last two counts reveals that:
• 518 more persons were counted in 2020, which represents an increase of 19.9%; • 470 more persons were counted as unsheltered in 2020 when compared to the unsheltered count in 2019, which represents an increase of 24.5%; and • 48 more persons were counted as sheltered in 2020 when compared to the sheltered count in 2019, which represents an increase of 7.0%.

Big Bear Lake is fortunate, as studies and surveys by government agencies and homeless advocacy groups have shown that homelessness is not pervasive in the community. The homeless count conducted by San Bernardino County in 2020 reported only 2 homeless persons in Big Bear Lake, both of which were sheltered. Mountain Homeless Coalition

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purchased a property and rehabilitated six cabins (with state Homekey funds and County partnership) to house homeless persons and families at risk of homelessness from the Big Bear Valley area. The project will add two more new units, for a total of eight units. At-risk persons are an issue due to low-wage seasonal jobs combined with the small percentage of full-time rentals available. While the City’s homeless population is small, the risk of homeless is difficult to quantify, but a realistic threat due to seasonal employment which is typical of resort communities and the high cost of housing. As the only incorporated jurisdiction on the mountain, the City has a working relationship with a fairly new service provider, called the Mountain Homeless Coalition. The City attends board meetings and assists with expediting permits and site information. The City also created a list of mountainwide homeless services, including food pantries, laundromats, County-wide shelters, and County agencies. This list is provided at City Hall, City park restrooms, by Code enforcement officers and the local sheriff department. The City also provides direct funding, based on the City’s annual CDBG allocation, to the local school district to assist with student services from low-income households (services include toiletries, clothing, and shoes). The City has added Program H6-A for continued support, grant assistance, permit processing for Homeless Service Providers.

F. Assisted Housing at Risk of Conversion
This section identifies all residential projects in the City that are under an affordability covenant, along with those housing projects that are at risk of losing their low-income affordability restrictions within the ten-year period 2021-2031. This information is used in establishing quantified objectives for units that can be conserved during this planning period. Table III-28 shows that three developments within the City of Big Bear Lake have affordability restrictions – Mountain Meadows Senior Housing, The Crossings at Knickerbocker, and the Mountain Meadows Homeless Coalition apartments for people at risk of homelessness.

Table III-28
Assisted Affordable Housing Development – Big Bear Lake Project Year Built No. of Units Program
Covenant
Expires
Mountain Meadows Senior Housing
798 Pine Knot Ave.
1998-
2000
74 Very-low-, Low- and Moderate-income
senior apartments
2030
The Crossings at Knickerbocker
733 Knickerbocker Rd.
2010 42 Very-low, low-, and moderate-income
apartments
2065
Mountain Homeless Coalition,
Georgia Street Apartments*
2020 8 Extremely-low-income persons at risk of
homelessness
2075
*Address of the Georgia Street Apartments is not disclosed on Mountain Homeless Coalition’s website.

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The affordability covenant for the Mountain Meadows development runs until 2030 and therefore this project is considered to be at risk of conversion during the period 2021-2031.

The expiration date for The Crossings at Knickerbocker workforce housing apartments extends until 2065 and is not considered to be at risk of conversion. In 2020, the Mountain Homeless Coalition purchased and converted a 6-unit lodge into housing units to serve mountain residents recently homeless or at-risk of homelessness, with incomes at 30% or less of area median income. The project proposes to construct two additional units. At build-out, the project will provide a unit mix of 1 studio, 4 one-bedroom units, 3 twobedroom units (of which 2 will be ADA-compliant). The affordability term will be 55 years.

At-Risk Status
One development – Mountain Meadows Senior Housing – with 74 lower-income units is at risk of converting to market rate during the 2021 to 2031 period. In 1999, the City used improvement agency funds (redevelopment funds) and issued bonds for the project construction and affordability covenants. In return, the project is subject to a 30-year Affordable Housing Development and Density Bonus Agreement. The Agreement is subject to annual City review. As part of that review, Program H4-A directs the City to contact the owner to explore strategies for extending affordability covenants for the units.

Preservation and Replacement Alternatives
Options for preserving or replacing at-risk units are described below. The cost to preserve affordable multiple-family housing depends on market rents, availability of funding sources, and the administrative capacity of housing organizations.

Project Acquisition
The estimated market value of 74 at-risk units is approximately $22 million. The actual property values will depend on market conditions, property conditions, and other factors.

Purchase of Affordability Covenants
As an alternative to project acquisition, the affordability of at-risk projects could be extended through the purchase of affordability covenants. Based on current market conditions, the estimated cost of purchasing affordability covenants ranges from $400,000 to $700,000 per unit, or a total cost of approximately $51.8 million. In 1999, the City used improvement agency funds (redevelopment funds) and issued bonds for the project construction and affordability covenants. In return, the project is subject to a 30-year Affordable Housing Development and Density Bonus Agreement.

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Rental Subsidies
The third option for preserving affordable units is to provide rental assistance. Rent subsidies could be structured similar to the Housing Choice Voucher program, where HUD pays the difference between what tenants can afford (defined as 30% of household income) and HUD’s estimates of the fair market rent. The feasibility of this alternative is highly dependent upon the availability of reliable funding sources necessary to make rent subsidies and the willingness of property owners to participate in the program. The cost of subsidizing rents for 74 at-risk units is estimated to be approximately $4.4 million per year.

Construction of Replacement Units
The construction of new low-income housing units is a costly means of replacing the at-risk units should they be converted to market-rate units. The cost of developing housing depends upon a variety of factors, including density, unit size, location, land costs, and type of construction. Assuming an average construction cost of $700,000 per unit (including the cost of land), the total cost of developing 74 new low-income units is estimated to be approximately $51.8 million.

Resources for Preserving At-Risk Units
A variety of federal, state, and local programs are available to maintain affordability of at-risk units (see also the Resources chapter of this Housing Element). After the State’s elimination of redevelopment agencies, the City has no financial resources available for this purpose. Entities with the ability to acquire or manage affordable housing in Big Bear Lake include Mountain Homeless Coalition, National CORE and UHC LLC.

G. Future Housing Needs

1. Overview of the Regional Housing Needs Assessment
The Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) is a key tool for local governments to plan for anticipated growth. The RHNA quantifies the anticipated need for housing within each jurisdiction for the projection period of June 30, 2021 to October 15, 2029. Communities then determine how they will address this need through the process of updating the Housing Elements of their General Plans.

The RHNA for the 6th cycle was adopted by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) in March 2021. The need for housing is determined by the forecasted growth in households as well as existing need due to overcrowding and overpayment. The need for additional households is adjusted to maintain a desirable level of vacancy to promote housing choice and mobility. An adjustment is also made to account for units lost due to demolition, natural disaster, or conversion to non-housing uses. Total housing need City of Big Bear Lake General Plan
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is then distributed among four income categories on the basis of the county’s income distribution, with adjustments to avoid an over-concentration of lower-income households in any community. More information about the RHNA process may be found on SCAG’s website at https://scag.ca.gov/rhna.

2. 2021-2029 Housing Needs
The additional housing need for the City of Big Bear Lake during the 2021-2029 planning period is 212 units, which is distributed by income category as shown in Table III-29. The need in the extremely-low-income category is not included in the RHNA; however, it is estimated to be 50% of the very-low-income category pursuant to State law.

Section III – Resources and Opportunities discusses how the City will accommodate this need for additional housing.

Table III-29
Regional Housing Growth Needs – 2021-2029
Big Bear Lake
Extremely Low Very Low Low Moderate Above Moderate Total 25 25 33 37 92 212
Source: SCAG 3/4/2021
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IV. RESOURCES AND OPPORTUNITIES
A. Land Resources
Pursuant to Government Code §65583.2(c)(3), the Housing Element must include an inventory of sites suitable for residential development to accommodate a jurisdiction’s assigned share of regional housing need for all income levels.

Appendix B includes the detailed analysis and sites inventory, which is summarized in Table IV-1.

Table IV-1
Land Inventory Summary – City of Big Bear Lake
Income Category
Very Low Low Moderate Total
Above
Moderate
Approved or pending projects 8 - - 12 20
Vacant sites 51 35 34 1,000 1,120
Potential ADUs 3 6 6 1 16
Total 621 41 40 1,013 1,156
RHNA (2021-2029) 50 33 37 92 212
Adequate sites? Yes Yes Yes* Yes Yes
Source: City of Big Bear Lake Community Development Dept., 2021 *Reflects excess VL/L sites
A discussion of public facilities and infrastructure needed to serve future development is contained in Section V. B, Non-Government Constraints (beginning on page V-18). There are currently no known service limitations that would preclude development to accommodate the RHNA allocation.

B. Financial and Administrative Resources

1. State and Federal Resources
Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) – Limited federal funding for housing programs is available through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The City’s allocation of CDBG funds is about $35,000 per year. The City does not directly control these funds. Instead, the Big Bear Lake City Council makes recommendations for the expenditure of this money, but the funds are administered by the Housing and Community Development Department of the County of San Bernardino (HCD).

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Housing Choice Voucher Assistance – The San Bernardino County Housing Development Department, in cooperation with the Housing Authority, administers the Tenant Based (Rental) Assistance Program that includes Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance. The housing vouchers assist low-income households by paying the difference between 30% of an eligible household's income and the actual cost of renting a unit. Another component of the Tenant Based Assistance Program provides one-time security deposit assistance to eligible applicants.

Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program - The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program was created by the Tax Reform Act of 1986 to provide an alternate method of funding low-and moderate-income housing. Each state receives a tax credit, based upon population, toward funding housing that meets program guidelines. The tax credits are then used to leverage private capital into new construction or acquisition and rehabilitation of affordable housing. Limitations on projects funded under the Tax Credit programs include minimum requirements that a certain percentage of units remain rentrestricted, based upon median income.

2. Local Resources
a. City of Big Bear Lake Programs
Community Development Grant Program
In 2010, the City modeled a Community Development Grant Program, similar in scope and goals to the federal CDBG program. The award is based on the City’s annual CDBG allocation, which is about $35,000 per year.
b. San Bernardino County Affordable Housing Programs
The San Bernardino County Housing Development Department administers three housing programs in addition to the Housing Choice Voucher Program discussed above. The following County-administered programs could be used to create or acquire affordable housing in the City of Big Bear Lake.

Mortgage Revenue Bond Programs
Single Family Home Mortgage Revenue Bond Program – This bond program serves eligible households throughout the County who are first time homebuyers. The program provides below-market loans to eligible households. Income limits change from year to year.

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developments. A specified number of the units must remain affordable to eligible households for a specified period.

Homeownership Assistance Program
Households with incomes below 80% of the County median income may also be eligible for down payment and closing cost assistance through the County’s Homeownership Assistance Program (HAP). Most of the participating lenders also process applications for the HAP program.4
Rental Property Acquisition and Rehabilitation Assistance Program This program provides financial assistance to nonprofit and for-profit developers of rental property for the acquisition and/or rehabilitation of residential rental units available to income-eligible tenants at affordable rates.

C. Energy Conservation Opportunities
State law requires all new construction to comply with "energy budget" standards that establish maximum allowable energy use from depletable sources. These requirements apply to such design components as structural insulation, air infiltration and leakage control, setback features on thermostats, water heating system insulation (tanks and pipes) and swimming pool covers if a pool is equipped with a fossil fuel or electric heater. State law also requires that a tentative tract map provide for future passive or natural heating or cooling opportunities in the subdivision, including designing the lot sizes and configurations to permit orienting structures to take advantage of a southern exposure, shade or prevailing breezes. These standards have been incorporated by reference into the City’s Building Code and Subdivision Ordinance.

In addition to the energy and water conservation measures required by State law, other private and public initiatives assist with energy payments and conservation. The Bear Valley Electric Company participates in the Low-income Energy Assistance (LEAP) Payments program providing lower energy rates to eligible households. To inform residents about this program, the electric company annually mails all customers a brochure and application form for LEAP with the monthly bill.

The County of San Bernardino Community Services Department administers a weatherization program with funding from both the federal government and several Southern California gas companies. Services provided include attic insulation and venting,

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weather stripping, repair or replacement of windows and doors, if needed, and repair of combustion appliances. Low flow showerheads are also installed.

In addition to these measures, local utility and service providers in the City provide rebate programs, water conservation assistance and programs, and recycling and electronic waste disposal. The City publicizes these programs in order to expand access and opportunities to participate. Furthermore, development in the City has long been subject to requirements to protect and retain large healthy stands of trees (through the Tree Conservation Ordinance) and to use native plants and drip irrigation as a water conservation measure. The City has been an annual participant in the Xeriscape Garden Tour, which provides tours of local gardens and an expo for information.

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V. CONSTRAINTS
A. Government Constraints

1. Land Use Designations and Development Standards
As a mountain resort community, Big Bear Lake has adopted land use designations and development standards that are suited to the City’s remote location, predominantly second-home character, and environmental conditions.

Residential Land Use Designations
The Big Bear Lake General Plan Land Use Element provides for six residential land use designations as follows:

Rural Residential (RR) 1 unit per 2.5 gross acres
Equestrian Estates (EE) 1 unit per gross acre
Single-Family Residential 2 (SFR-2) 2 units per gross acre Single-Family Residential 3 (SFR-3) 3 units per gross acre Single-Family Residential 4 (SFR-4) 4 units per gross acre Multiple Family Residential (MFR) 12-20 units per gross acre The City regulates the type, location, density, and scale of residential development through the City Development Code. The Development Code regulations serve to implement the General Plan and are designed to protect and promote the health, safety, and general welfare of residents. The Development Code also helps to preserve the character and integrity of existing neighborhoods.

The three zoning districts that allow residential units as a principal permitted use are as follows:

R-L Residential-Low
R-1 Single-Family Residential
R-3 Multiple-Family Residential
All residential districts also allow manufactured
housing on permanent foundations, subject to
applicable development standards pursuant
to state law. The Multiple Family Residential
zone allows a maximum of 12 units per acre
and up to 20 units for lots of at least 2 acres.

Projects with 2 to 5 units are reviewed
administratively, while projects of 5 or more
units require a Plot Plan Review (PPR) (see
discussion under Section 6 Permit Processing).

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The City adopted a comprehensive Development Code update in 2003. The Development Code (§17.25.050) sets forth residential development standards for each zone district as shown in Table V-1. Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) regulations are in Development Code §17.25.210, for which the building height (peak height above the grade) of detached ADU’s is 16 feet.

Table V-1
Residential Development Standards
Zone District R-L R-1 R-3
Lot Dimensions:

Minimum lot area (by General Plan Land Use Designation; all areas net unless otherwise indicated)
Rural Residential 2 ½ ac. gross _ _
Equestrian Estates 40,000 sq. ft. _ _
Single Family Residential –2 18,000 sf. _
Single Family Residential –3 _ 10,000 sf. _
Single Family Residential –4 7,200 sq. ft.

Multiple Family Residential 7,200 sq. ft.

Lot width (at required front setback)
Interior lot
Corner lot
100 ft.
100 ft.
60 ft.
65 ft.
60 ft.
65 ft.

Minimum street frontage (at front property line) 50 ft. 35 ft. 50 ft.

Minimum flag lot frontage (at front property line) 30 ft. 20 ft. 40 ft.

Minimum lot depth 100 ft. 100 ft. 100 ft.

Setbacks:

Front yard and street side yard setback from property line:

Adjacent to streets with 40 or more feet of right of way 25 ft. 15 ft. 15 ft.

Adjacent to streets with less than 40 feet of right of way 30 ft. 20 ft. 20 ft.

Interior side yard setback
On lots 30 feet or less in width -- 3 ft. 3 ft.

On lots over 30 feet and up to 60 feet in width; -- 5 ft. 5 ft.

On lots over 60 feet and up to 100 feet in width; 5 ft. + 10 ft. 5 ft. + 10 ft. 5 ft. + 10 ft.

On lots over 100 feet in width 10 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft.

Rear yard setback 20 ft. 15 ft. 15 ft.

Other:

Building coverage (as % of total lot area) (provided that all other requirements, including open space, are provided on the site) 30% 40% 60%
Landscaped or natural open space (as % of total lot area) _ _ 35% Building height
Principal dwellings 40 ft. 40 ft. 40 ft.

Detached accessory structures
- Flat roof (not applicable to ADUs) 14 ft. 14 ft. 14 ft. - Sloped roof 30 ft. 30 ft. 30 ft.

Minimum building envelope, exclusive of setbacks and slopes greater than 40%, with access and adequate building area 2,000 sq. ft. 2,000 sq. ft. 5,000 sq. ft.

Source: City of Big Bear Lake Development Code, 2021
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The City’s General Plan Community Design Element contains policies regarding design of single-family and multi-family residences. Policies relating to building materials, colors, and design have been established to promote the community’s mountain character. Policies relating specifically to multi-family development have been established to provide a safe and pleasant living environment for residents and include policies relating to common open space, dispersed parking spaces in proximity to the units served, conveniently located trash enclosures, and placement of common use areas in visible areas to promote safety.

In additional to conventional residential
buildings, other uses permitted in the
multi-family residential zones are boarding
and lodging houses, residential care
facilities, large group living facilities for 6 or
more residents (including SROs and
transitional housing), private schools,
lodges and private clubs, philanthropic
and charitable institutions, motels, mobile
home parks and recreational vehicle
parks, hotels and large-scale housing
projects.
a. Commercial Land Use Designations Allowing Mixed Use
In addition to the residential districts discussed above, residential development is also permitted as an accessory use subject only to plot plan review in the C-1, C-2, C-3 and C-4 commercial zones if a principal use is also located on the site. Residential development standards in commercial zones are the same as in the R-3 zone but are capped at 12 units per acre.
b. Effects of Zoning and Development Standards on Housing Affordability Big Bear Lake is a recreational
community in which the dominant
residential building type is the singlefamily house or cabin. In multi-family areas, the normal maximum density is 12
units per acre although developers of
affordable or senior housing may apply
for a density bonus depending upon the
proposed affordable unit mix. As noted
in Table V-1 (page V-2), the allowable lot
coverage is 60% and the building height
limit is 40 feet in the R-3 zone. These
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standards enable two- and three-story buildings at densities sufficient to facilitate lowerincome housing. The chief constraint on the development of subsidized affordable housing is not land use controls but the lack of interest by non-profit or for-profit agencies in constructing and managing affordable housing in Big Bear Lake, and lack of available funds to subsidize such projects.

There are several examples of successful affordable housing developments in the R-3 zone.

In 1998-99 the Mountain Meadows senior affordable apartment project was developed.

This project was granted a density bonus allowing a density of 27 units/acre. This project contained 68 very-low- and low-income units out of a total of 75 units.

The second was the 42-unit affordable apartment project called “The Crossings” at 773 Knickerbocker Road, which was recently completed on a 2.6-acre site at a density of 16.2 units per acre. This project is 100% affordable at the very-low- and low-income levels with deed restrictions.

The third is the 3-unit market rate condominium project built at 673 Modesto on 0.31 acres.

Although this project was not subsidized and did not receive a density bonus, the manufactured units reached a density of 12 units per acre and still remained affordable to moderate-income households.

Another recent project is a rehabilitated lodge consisting of six cabins that was purchased by the Mountain Homeless Coalition using Homekey funds in 2020. The project serves families and persons at-risk of homelessness. The project is 100% affordable at the extremely-low-income level and the applicants are pursuing a 55-year affordability restriction. The site consists of two parcels measuring 7,405 square feet each, one of which is vacant and the other is developed with a legal non-conforming 6-unit lodge which has been used as full-time rentals over time. Two more manufactured units are proposed to be constructed on the vacant parcel. The size of the total site is 0.34 acres, which will result in a density of 23 units per acre. Although the density is greater than permitted, the City’s Development Code does not restrict conversions of existing legal non-conforming units.

Furthermore, the two manufactured units will be developed on the vacant parcel at a density of 12 units per acre.

The Multiple Residential (R-3) Zone is established for the development of grouped housing such as townhomes, condominiums, apartments, and mobile home parks, at gross densities ranging from 4 to 12 dwelling units per acre, however the City’s development code identifies Workforce Housing on sites greater than two acres with a minimum density of 20 units per acre and no less than 16 units per acre on sites identified in Figure B-2 of Appendix B of the 2008-2014 Housing Element. The minimum 2-acre lot size required for this higher level of density may be considered a constraining factor to the development of the parcels for workforce housing. To remedy this, and to encourage development, the City has amended Program H1-B which would eliminate this minimum lot size requirement and City of Big Bear Lake General Plan
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rezone the Workforce Housing sites referenced in Table B-4 to R-4 High Density Multiple Family Residential which will have a minimum density of 20 dwelling units per acre and a maximum of 24 units per acre. By eliminating the lot minimum size, the sites would not require lot consolidation to accommodate high density projects. Also, by creating the R-4 zone and a corresponding land use designation in the Land Use Element, the City would be in a better position to process zone changes for large adjacent commercial sites, which are vacant, to increase the total number of R-4 sites in the future.

The remainder of the R-3 zone does not have large vacant un-encumbered parcels and is not able to support a high density designation of R-4. However, there are procedures for zone changes which may be accommodated on a case-by-case basis when such requests comply with local and state regulations for zone changes.

These projects demonstrate that the vast majority of the City’s residential development standards are not a significant constraint to housing development for all income levels, and where constraints exist, appropriate programming has been included to mitigate effects.

2. Special Needs Housing
State law requires cities to demonstrate
that development regulations encourage
and facilitate the production of a variety
of housing types for households with
limited incomes as well as persons with
special needs, including those in
residential care facilities, persons with
disabilities, the elderly, farm workers,
persons needing emergency shelter or
transitional living arrangements, and
single-room-occupancy units. The City’s
provisions for these housing types are discussed below. • Manufactured Housing and Mobile Homes – State law requires that manufactured housing on permanent foundations be permitted subject to the same development standards and procedures as conventional residential construction (Government Code Sec. 65852). The City’s Development Code complies with this requirement.

Mobile home parks are also permitted in the R-3 (multi-family residential) district.

These regulations are consistent with State law.
• Residential Care Facilities – Residential care facilities refer to any family home, group home, or rehabilitation facility that provide non-medical care to persons in need of personal services, protection, supervision, assistance, guidance, or training essential for daily living. The City of Big Bear Lake refers to residential care facilities City of Big Bear Lake General Plan
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as “social care facilities” in the Development Code. State law requires that residential care facilities that serve six or fewer residents be considered a residential property and be treated the same as a single-family home. This means that local government can impose on these facilities only those local use restrictions or fees which apply to other single-family residences. Social care facilities that serve six or fewer persons are permitted by-right in all residential districts. Facilities serving more than six persons are conditionally permitted in all residential districts. Although the City permits large care facilities, there currently are none in Big Bear Lake. It is assumed that the limited medical facilitates needed by residents is the main reason why large care facilities seek locations in the more urban areas.

Although the CUP requirement for facilities of seven or more may lengthen the approval process for these facilities, the City considers this requirement appropriate.

A CUP is the mechanism by which the City can ensure that the facilities’ living standards are adequate and their residents’ welfare is being protected. However, as a part of Program H6-B, the Housing Needs of Persons with Disabilities, including Development Disabilities Program, the City will ensure that the CUP requirements provide certainty and facilitate the production of adult care facilities in Big Bear Lake. Specifically, the City will review its CUP standards for residential care facilities to ensure that the standards are objective, focused on protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the residents of such facilities. • Housing for Persons with Disabilities and Supportive Housing – Under some circumstances, zoning and development regulations can unintentionally hinder the provision of suitable housing for persons with disabilities. Of particular concern are the following issues:

Definition of “family”. The Development Code definition of “family” is “one or more persons related by blood, marriage or legal adoption or a group of persons including unrelated individuals living together as a relatively permanent bon fide housekeeping unit.” This is consistent with State law.

Concentration requirements. While sections of the Development Code were amended for compliance with SB 2, one section of the Development Code requires that transitional housing facilities be located at least 1,320 feet from another transitional housing, congregate meal or homeless shelter. There are no minimum separation requirements for other residential care facilities. The separation requirements for transitional housing will be eliminated as part of Program H-3C.

Zoning or site planning requirements. The City requires a CUP in residential zones for care facilities with more than 6 occupants. CUP processing typically requires City of Big Bear Lake General Plan
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6 to 8 weeks and includes conditions addressing such issues as parking and onsite supervision.

Parking requirements. One space for every four beds is required for care facilities.

Reasonable accommodation. The Fair Housing Act requires that cities provide reasonable accommodation to rules, policies, practices, and procedures where such accommodation may be necessary to afford individuals with disabilities equal housing opportunities. While fair housing laws intend that all people have equal access to housing, the law also recognizes that people with disabilities may need extra tools to achieve equality. Reasonable accommodation is one of the tools intended to further housing opportunities for people with disabilities.

Reasonable accommodation provides a means of requesting from the local government flexibility in the application of land use and zoning regulations or, in some instances, even a waiver of certain restrictions or requirements because it is necessary to achieve equal access to housing. Cities are required to consider requests for accommodations related to housing for people with disabilities and provide the accommodation when it is determined to be “reasonable” based on fair housing laws and the case law interpreting the statutes. Program H6-B is included in the Housing Plan to amend the Municipal Code to establish procedures for processing requests for reasonable accommodation in land use and zoning regulations for people with disabilities in conformance with State law.

The City’s building codes require that new residential construction comply with the federal American with Disabilities Act (ADA). ADA provisions include requirements for a minimum percentage of units in new developments to be fully accessible to the physical disabled. Provisions of fully accessible units may also increase the overall project development costs. However, unlike the UBC, enforcement of ADA requirements is not at the discretion of the City but is mandated under federal law.

Compliance with building codes and the ADA increases the cost of housing production and also impacts the viability of rehabilitation of older properties required to be brought up to current code standards. However, these regulations provide minimum standards that must be complied with under state and federal law in order to ensure the development of safe and accessible housing. • Farm Worker Housing – As discussed in Chapter 2, (Needs Assessment), the City of Big Bear Lake is not located within a major agricultural area and has no significant need for permanent on-site farm worker housing. The City’s overall efforts to provide and maintain affordable housing opportunities will help to support any agricultural or forestry workers that may choose to reside in the city.

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• Housing for the Elderly – Senior housing projects (five or more units) are allowed with a conditional use permit in the R-3 District. Senior housing facilities are regulated by §17.25.190 of the City’s Development Code which establishes minimum design standards to ensure adequate housing for seniors. Senior housing is also eligible for a density bonus of up to 100% (Development Code §17.25.200). The Development Code is not considered to be a constraint to the development of senior housing as the regulations are similar to other jurisdictions within San Bernardino County. • Emergency Shelters – An emergency shelter is a residential facility, other than a community care facility or temporary shelter provided following disaster, which provides temporary accommodations to persons or families with lower incomes.

Such facilities may also provide meals, counseling and other services, as well as common areas for residents of the facility. Emergency shelters may have individual rooms, but are not developed with individual dwelling units, with the exception of a manager’s unit.

State law (Senate Bill 2 of 2007) requires that unless adequate shelter facilities are available to meet a jurisdiction’s needs, emergency shelters must be allowed byright (i.e., without discretionary review such as a conditional use permit) in at least one zoning district and may include specific development standards. In 2011, the City amended its Development Code to allow Emergency Shelters by-right in the C-5 Commercial-Industrial zone. The City will process a Development Code amendment in 2022 to update emergency shelter parking standards in conformance with State law, as specified in Program H3-B. • Low Barrier Navigation Centers – In 2019 the State Legislature adopted AB 101 establishing requirements related to local regulation of low barrier navigation centers, which are defined as “Housing first, low-barrier, service-enriched shelters focused on moving people into permanent housing that provides temporary living facilities while case managers connect individuals experiencing homelessness to income, public benefits, health services, shelter, and housing.” Low Barrier means best practices to reduce barriers to entry, and may include, but is not limited to:
• The presence of partners if it is not a population-specific site, such as for survivors of domestic violence or sexual assault, women, or youth • Accommodation of residents’ pets
• The storage of possessions
• Privacy, such as partitions around beds in a dormitory setting or in larger rooms containing more than two beds, or private rooms
Low barrier navigation centers meeting specified standards must be allowed byright in areas zoned for mixed use and in nonresidential zones permitting multi-family City of Big Bear Lake General Plan
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uses. Program H3-B in the Housing Plan includes a commitment to process an amendment to the Development Code in compliance with this requirement. • Transitional and Supportive Housing – Transitional housing is defined in §50675.2(h) of the Health and Safety Code as follows:
"Transitional housing" and "transitional housing development" means buildings configured as rental housing developments, but operated under program requirements that call for the termination of assistance and recirculation of the assisted unit to another eligible program recipient at some predetermined future point in time, which shall be no less than six months.

Supportive housing is defined in §50675.14(b)(2) of the Health and Safety Code as follows:
"Supportive housing" means housing with no limit on length of stay, that is occupied by the target population, and that is linked to onsite or offsite services that assist the supportive housing resident in retaining the housing, improving his or her health status, and maximizing his or her ability to live and, when possible, work in the community.

State law requires that transitional and supportive housing be considered a residential use subject only to the same standards and procedures as other residential uses of the same type in the same zone. In 2018 AB 2162 amended State law to require that supportive housing be a use by-right in zones where multi-family and mixed uses are permitted, including non-residential zones permitting multifamily uses if the proposed housing development meets specified criteria.

Program H3-C in the Housing Action Plan includes a commitment to amend the Development Code regarding transitional and supportive housing in conformance with State law.
• Single Room Occupancy – Single room occupancy facilities are small studio-type units and are permitted by conditional use permit in the R-3 district. A conditional use permit takes approximately 6 to 8 weeks to prepare and present to the Planning Commission for approval. Development standards for SRO developments serving six or more residents are governed by §17.25.170 (Group Living Facilities) of the Development Code and are no more restrictive than for other group living facilities in the City. One parking space per bedroom plus two manager spaces are required.
• Accessory Dwelling Units – Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) can provide affordable housing options for single persons, local employees, the elderly, caregivers and others. The City’s ADU regulations were updated in 2020 and submitted to HCD consistent with State law (regulated in Development Code §17.25.210). Program City of Big Bear Lake General Plan
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H 2.6 in Chapter II - Housing Action Plan includes a commitment to explore additional strategies beyond minimum State requirements for encouraging ADU production. The policy also directs the City to clarify ADU height standards to avoid confusion with height limits for other accessory structures. • Housing for Resort Employees – As noted in the Needs Assessment (Chapter III), Big Bear Lake has a significant number of seasonal workers who staff the ski resorts and other recreational facilities. Many of these workers are young single persons with modest incomes who could benefit from small apartments and SRO-type units. In 2011 the City amended its Development Code to allow extended stay lodging for up to 6 months in the R-3 Zone. A Conditional Use Permit is required to convert existing lodging facilities to this use. Conditions on the conversion limit the number of occupants based on the square footage of each individual cabin or unit so that they are in compliance with the efficiency dwelling unit standards in the California Building Code. Additional conditions will grant City staff access to perform annual housing quality inspections and may restrict the number of vehicles and amount of outdoor storage allowed depending on the exterior open space available to each unit.

As noted in Program H2-7, the City is committed to working with local employers to explore other options for employee housing.

3. Parking Requirements
Parking requirements for single-family residential development are two parking spaces per unit, regardless of the number of bedrooms in the unit. The General Plan encourages one of the spaces to be covered, either within a garage or carport; the other may be open.

Construction of new attached or detached two-, three- and four-family dwellings are required to provide two parking spaces per dwelling unit, of which one parking space must be covered whereas two covered space is typically the norm.

Multiple-family residential projects with 5 or more dwelling units (excluding manufactured home parks and manufactured home subdivisions, must provide a minimum of 1 parking space for each studio or 1-bedroom unit; 2 spaces per each 2- or 3-bedroom unit; and 3 spaces for each unit with 4 or more bedrooms. In addition, each multiple family project shall provide a minimum of 2 guest parking spaces for each 4 units up to 12 units; 1 space for each 4 units for the 13th to the 48th unit; and 1 space for each additional 6 units above 48 units.

The required parking is typical for most cities in San Bernardino County and is not considered to be a constraint on the production of affordable housing. A builder proposing to reduce the number of parking spaces would have to apply for a variance; City of Big Bear Lake General Plan
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however, in the case of affordable housing, the City’s Density Bonus Ordinance contains provisions for granting additional land use concessions to affordable housing developers, which might include a parking reduction. It is widely accepted that low-income households have fewer cars than higher-income households.

To facilitate mixed-use development in commercial zones, the Development Code was amended to allow parking for residential portions of a mixed-use project to match that required for a motel or lodge. The requirement is 1 space per guest unit, plus 2 spaces per resident manager unit, plus 1 space for every 20 guest rooms.

4. Infrastructure to Support Housing Development
According to the City’s Land Use Element, most of the land within the city designated for single-family use has already been subdivided into buildable lots. Further, infrastructure such as streets and utilities are readily available to almost every lot in the city; therefore, availability of infrastructure is not considered to be a constraint to new housing development.

5. Fees and Exactions
The City first adopted development impact fees in 1985. The fee program was revised in 1991 in response to AB 1600. Since 1991, the fee program has been amended from time to time to reflect changing conditions and infrastructure needs. Impact fees are intended to ensure that new growth will pay only its proportionate share of the cost of off-site infrastructure and facilities needed to support new development. Table V-2 and Table V-3 provide a breakdown of existing permit and fee costs for single-family and multi-family development. Construction permit fees are based on valuation.

The largest portion of fees for single-family and multi-family units are attributable to sewer, water connection and user fees.

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Table V-2
Permit and Fee Costs for a 2,000-Square-Foot Single-Family Unit Permit Costs
$ 993.75 Base fee for first $100,000 of valuation of to $500,000 757.68 $5.60 for each additional $1,000 of valuation up to $500,000 $1,751.42 Building permit fee
Building Permit Fees
$ 1,751.42 Building Permit fee
1,488.71 Plan Check fee (85% of Building Permit fee)

63.00 Fire Flow Review fee

65.00 Zoning Clearance
245.00 Approximate electrical fee = .056 x habitable space + $7.25 insurance fee + $5.50 garage (per fixture/outlet – based on 5) + $48.00 temporary power pole 198.75 Approximate plumbing fee (based on number of fixtures) 118.00 Approximate mechanical fee (based on equipment installed)

22.80 Strong Motion Instrumentation and Seismic Hazard Mapping fee (.0001 x valuation)

28.00 Road encroachment fee (per driveway cut)
258.04 Engineering Grading Plan Check Fee (verify applicability of this fee for your project) $4,238.72 Approximate Total Building Fees
Development Fees
$9,617.00 Development Impact Fee
4,953.38 Sewer connection fee (per each EDU; 1 EDU assumed) 1,300.00 School fees ($0.65 per sq. ft. of habitable space effective) 12,500.00 Water connection and user fees (1 EDU assumed) $28,370.38 Approximate Total Development Fees
$32,609.10 Total Cost Permits and Fees.

Source: Big Bear Lake Building and Safety Division, 2021 City of Big Bear Lake General Plan
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Table V-3
Permit and Fee Costs for a 1,250-Square-Foot Multi-Family Unit Permit Costs
$ 993.75 Base fee for first $100,000 of valuation of to $500,000 250.50 $5.60 for each additional $1,000 of valuation up to $500,000 1,244.25 Building Permit Fee
Building Permit Fees
$ 1,244.25 Building Permit fee
1,057.61 Plan Check fee (85% of Building Permit fee)

63.00 Fire Flow Review fee

65.00 Zoning Clearance
130.75 Approximate electrical fee = .056 x habitable space + $7.25 insurance fee + $5.50 garage (per fixture/outlet – based on 5) + $48.00 temporary power pole 198.75 Approximate plumbing fee (based on number of fixtures)

66.10 Approximate mechanical fee (based on equipment installed)

11.60 Strong Motion Instrumentation and Seismic Hazard Mapping fee (.0001 x valuation)

28.00 Road encroachment fee (per driveway cut)
258.04 Engineering Grading Plan Check Fee (verify applicability of this fee for your project) $3,123.60 Approximate Total Building Fees
Development Fees
$9,617.00 Development Impact Fee
4,953.38 Sewer connection fee (per each EDU; 1 EDU assumed) 812.50 School fees ($0.65 per sq. ft. of habitable space effective) $10,707, Water connection and user fees (1 EDU assumed) $26,089.88 Approximate Total Development Fees
$29,213.48 Total Cost Permits and Fees.

Source: Big Bear Lake Building and Safety Division, 2021

6. Permit Processing
Three levels of development review apply to residential projects depending on their type and size.

1. Zoning Clearance (Sec. 17.03.240) is an administrative (i.e., non-discretionary) approval process without public notice or hearing to determine whether a project conforms to applicable Code requirements or previous conditions of approval. Single-family-detached homes require only zoning clearance and building plan check. Zoning clearance typically is completed within 1-3 days.

2. Plot Plan Review (Sec. 17.03.160) is a discretionary process requiring public notice and hearing by the Planning Commission. The purpose of Plot Plan Review is to ensure that structures conform to General Plan and zoning requirements, and do not cause adverse effects on surrounding properties.

Conditions of approval are typically required to address dedication of public City of Big Bear Lake General Plan
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easements, on- or off-site improvements, or other items specific to the site.

Findings are required, including consistency with applicable General Plan and zoning provisions, no substantial adverse effect on abutting property, and adequate vehicular access. Multi-family developments of 5 or more units require plot plan review, which typically requires 6-8 weeks, followed by building plan check (typically 4 weeks).

3. Conditional Use Permit (Sec. 17.03.170) is a discretionary process requiring public notice and hearing by the Planning Commission. The CUP process is intended to provide an opportunity for public review and evaluation of site-specific requirements and characteristics, provide mitigation of potentially adverse impacts, and ensure ongoing compliance with conditions of operation necessary to protect public health, safety and welfare. The application procedure is the same as for Plot Plan Review, except that additional relevant information may be required regarding hours of operation, provisions for on- or off-site security, or other conditions of operation. Conditions of approval and required findings are similar to those for Plot Plan Review with the addition of stipulations regarding operational characteristics. Multi-family projects do not require a CUP, which typically requires 6-8 weeks, followed by building plan check (typically 4 weeks).

For single-family subdivisions, procedures are governed by the Subdivision Map Act and the time can vary from 6 to 18 months depending on the environmental review required by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

Condominium projects are processed no differently than a multi-family housing complex except that a condominium subdivision map is processed concurrently with the parent Conditional Use Permit application. Since projects of this type do not propose to create new parcels of land the processing timeline is shortened to 4 to 6 months.

Multi-family development is a two-stage process with a six- to eight-week plot plan review application which is heard before the Planning Commission, followed by a plan check process that takes about four weeks.

The permit process is typically expedited through the use of pre-application meetings with project sponsors in which City staff provides guidance to assist architects and developers in complying with local standards.

In order to reduce processing time and facilitate multi-family development the City has amended its Development Code to eliminate the discretionary review process for multifamily projects of 5 units or fewer (i.e., ministerial zoning clearance only) while larger projects of 6+ units require only Plot Plan Review rather than a CUP.

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Time Between Entitlement Approval and Building Permit Application Time between entitlement approval and building permit applications vary from project to project and any delays are often project specific. Applicants will typically apply for building permits as soon as they have obtained discretionary approval, and in cases where plan checks are approved, applicants typically obtain the permit as soon as possible. The Plot Plan Review and Conditional Use Permit entitlements allow up to 2 years for a corresponding building permit to be issued and time extensions may be requested if needed. The timing may hinder the City’s RHNA share during a specific cycle. For example, the Mountain Homeless Coalition’s Georgia St. Apartments for Very-Low Income Residents received Homekey funds in 2019, converted 6 units in 2020, housed residents in 2021, and received a building permit approval to construct two more units on an adjacent parcel in 2022. While the project was not subject to an entitlement, it is an example to show how procedures and timing may fall within two RHNA cycles, hindering a RHNA share in either cycle.

On occasion, permits do not get pulled immediately for a variety of reasons. These reasons may include waiting for completion of land grubbing or demolition work, need to obtaining project financing, need to pay school fees or obtain other agency approvals, the applicant has not selected a contractor, waiting for equipment to become available, order materials, etc.

7. Building Codes and Enforcement
The City adopted the latest versions (2019) of the California Building Codes with additions and/or changes based on topographic, geologic and climatic conditions specific to the City of Big Bear Lake. Notification of the local amendments was filed with the state Building Standards Commission as required by law, and is acknowledged on Commission’s website (https://www.dgs.ca.gov/BSC/Codes/2019-Ordinances). These local amendments include the following:

The City has adopted additional building code requirements to address the State Fire Marshalls designation of Big Bear Lake as being in a High Fire Hazard Area The City has adopted a 100-pound roof load design criteria to address the build-up of snow on roofs during the winter months.

While these standards may add to construction costs, they are necessary to protect public health and safety in a mountain environment.

The City seeks to coordinate its code enforcement activities with housing improvement programs in order to make property owners aware of assistance that is available to facilitate needed repairs, particularly for lower-income households. When code City of Big Bear Lake General Plan
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enforcement becomes aware of problems, owners are referred to the appropriate City or County sources for relevant program information.

Building permit fees are also based on the 2019 Uniform Administrative Code identified in the “Service Fee Schedule.” These code requirements are in compliance with the applicable provisions of the California Code of Regulations.

Code Compliance – Code compliance activities are intended to promote the safety and character of the city. The City includes approximately seven square miles. There are currently two code compliance officers responsible for code enforcement activities in the City. Therefore, code enforcement activities are primarily reactive. In the residentially designated properties, code enforcement housing efforts generally focus on overcrowding of private vacation home rentals and property maintenance. In the past, overcrowding of private home rentals has created noise, traffic and land use impacts to surrounding neighbors. However, a City ordinance adopted in 1999 requiring inspections, and a Transient Private Home Rental Enforcement Ordinance adopted in 2007 resulting in more consistent monitoring of these units, has improved the conditions and operations of vacation rentals.

8. Circulation and On- and Off-Site Improvements
Most of the land within the City of Big Bear Lake has been divided into buildable lots and the majority of streets are already dedicated but not all streets are paved. Builders are required to provide curbs and sidewalks only in areas where there are already curbs and sidewalks. In areas of the City where there are neither curbs nor sidewalks and curbs and sidewalks are not planned for, developers of individual parcels are generally not required to provide this amenity; however, if additional roadway paving is necessary then the developer is required to pave the roadway.

The Circulation Element of the General Plan establishes the City’s street width standards.

Interior residential streets (secondary arterials) are required to have a standard 24-foot curb-to-curb width, with no sidewalks.

To maintain the City’s mountain rural character curbs gutters and sidewalks are not required in residential zones and subdivisions that do not front on a major street. The City also allows street pavement widths of as little as 26 feet, which reduces street improvement costs. Most parcels in the City are readily served by water, power, natural gas and sewer facilities. Waste disposal is conducted through a contract between the City and Big Bear Disposal. Natural gas is supplied by Southwest Gas Corporation. Electricity is provided by Bear Valley Electric Service, a wholly owned subsidiary of Southern California Water Company. Telephone service is provided by Verizon (formerly GTE). Big Bear Lake has had cable television service since the early 1960s. The City does not currently have a City of Big Bear Lake General Plan
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coordinated system of drainage for storm water and is in the process of developing a drainage master plan. The City is working with several other agencies to develop a Groundwater Replenishment Plan. There is no evidence that the minimal requirements for on and offsite improvements are a constraint on housing development.

While these requirements for on- and off-site improvements add to the cost of housing, they are necessary to protect the public health and safety and are not unreasonable and are minimal in comparison to other jurisdictions.

9. Short-Term Rentals
An updated ordinance that regulates short-term rentals (stays of less than 30 days) has been recently adopted by the City. In addition to licensing requirements, short-term rentals (also known as vacation rentals) are subject to minimum property improvements and annual inspections, which helps to maintain the City’s aging housing stock. The new ordinance further defines the types of residential units which may be eligible for a shortterm rental license. For example, properties which contain an ADU are not eligible for the program. With the exception of condominiums (multiple ownership), attached units in R-3 zones of any number of units (2 or more) are not eligible for the program. Additional limitations apply to detached units in R-3 zones. Also, residential uses in commercial zones (mixed-uses) are not eligible. These regulations help to protect the City’s multi-family and mixed-use housing stock and encourages full-time rentals.

10. Requests to Develop Below the Maximum Density
Requests to develop below the maximum density may indicate the presence of nongovernmental constraints that affect housing production. For example, a property may be zoned for higher densities, but the cost of labor and materials necessary to achieve a highdensity building may create incentives for a developer to produce a smaller project.

The majority of the City’s residential parcels, including R-3 parcels (12 units/acre) are typically small (our minimum lot size is 7200 square feet, which would allow 2 units). The physical size of these small lots is the primary constraint to multi-family development, and that is due to Big Bear City’s history as a resort (lodges, cabins, second homes) community.

For this reason, the City’s Code allows for 5 or less units to be developed without Planning review (ministerial building permit only). This ministerial process was implemented as part of the 4th Cycle Housing Element update with the intent that it would encourage small multi-family development. However, results of this program is difficult to track and the City continues to see single-family development, since the R-3 zone does not have a minimum density. Either property owners are not aware, or they prefer to build a single second home that can be a vacation rental rather than multiple units, which cannot be used as vacation rentals. The majority of the lots developed below density are the 7,200 sq. ft lots, which would allow 2 units. In response to this, the City has included Program H1-B, Variety of City of Big Bear Lake General Plan
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Housing, which would evaluate the imposition of a minimum density in the R-3 zone, and Program H3-D, Housing Information, committing to consolidate information on housing incentives, programs, and streamlining opportunities into one central online resource.

B. Non-Government Constraints

1. Environmental Constraints
Environmental constraints include physical features such as steep slopes, fault zones, floodplains, sensitive biological habitat, and agricultural lands. In many cases, development of these areas is constrained by State and federal laws (e.g., FEMA floodplain regulations, the Clean Water Act, the Endangered Species Act, and the State Fish and Game Code and Alquist-Priolo Act). Because Big Bear Lake is a mountain community, these issues pose significant constraints to new development. The City’s land use plans have been designed to protect sensitive areas from development, and to protect public safety by avoiding development in hazardous areas. While these policies constrain residential development to some extent, they are necessary to support other public policies.

2. Land and Construction Costs
Land costs vary considerably in Big Bear Lake based on location, views, and proximity to the lake, and also fluctuate with market conditions. Allowable density affects per-unit land cost, especially for multi-family development.

Construction costs are similar throughout the mountain area since construction projects inside and outside the City use the same contractors, building materials suppliers and labor force. The City has no control over the cost of materials and labor.

Construction costs combined with land costs are not constraining housing development since units continue to be built in Big Bear Lake, but they do affect the affordability of new housing. In response, the City used redevelopment set-aside funds to construct 75 affordable senior units and 42 workforce (affordable) apartment units. To mitigate the constraint on housing affordability imposed by land and building costs, the City has rezoned 8.74 acres to 20 units per acre to encourage to make larger affordable projects more cost effective.

3. Financing
Financing for housing purchase and construction appears to be readily available in the City of Big Bear Lake. There are a number of banks and mortgage lenders located in the community and additional loans can be accessed on the Internet. Internet mortgage sites make it possible for borrowers to compare rates and shop for the best terms. The San City of Big Bear Lake General Plan
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Bernardino County Department of Economic and Community Development also offers a first-time homeowner program and down payment assistance. Six banks throughout the County process applications for these loans.

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Appendix A -
Evaluation of the Prior Housing Element
Section 65588(a) of the Government Code requires that jurisdictions evaluate the effectiveness of the existing Housing Element, the appropriateness of goals, objectives and policies, and the progress in implementing programs for the previous planning period. This appendix contains a review the housing goals, policies, and programs of the previous housing element, and evaluates the degree to which these programs have been implemented during the previous planning period, 2013 through 2021. The findings from this evaluation have been instrumental in determining the City’s 2021-2029 Housing Implementation Program.

Table A-1 summarizes the programs contained in the previous Housing Element along with the source of funding, program objectives, accomplishments, and implications for future policies and actions.

Table A-2 presents the City’s progress in meeting the quantified objectives from the previous Housing Element.

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Table A-1
City of Big Bear Lake Housing Element Program Evaluation – 2013-2021 Name of Program Objective Timeframe Status of Program Implementation H1.1. Adequate Sites and Elimination of
Barriers
Maintain adequate sites to encourage and
facilitate housing development commensurate
with the City’s RHNA allocation.

Ongoing There are six properties totaling 9.06 acres zoned for 20/units to the acre, which would give 173 units. Development requests are tracked and monitored to assure facilitation of housing. There have not been any zone changes or reductions in density on these sites. This program should be revised to review the Development Code annually to identify housing barriers and the process to remove them. Examples include exploring ways to reduce incompatible land uses in the R-3 zones, adding objective design standards for the R-3 zone, and encouraging employer group housing in R-3 (and commercial). This program should be amended and continued.

H2.1 (New Housing Development for
Lower-Income Households)
Development of the 8.74 acres zoned for 20
units/acre.

Ongoing Each year the City has responded to inquiries for potential development of the sites zoned for 20 units/acre as well as other sites, for potential multiple housing developments. This program should be expanded to exploring the feasibility of establishing an R-20 overlay on additional residential sites or commercial sites that could support mixed use. This program should be amended to encourage variety of housing and promote multi-family development.

H2.2 (Acquisition and Preservation of
Existing Housing for Resale or Lease)
Preservation of Housing Beginning with the 2013-
2014 CDBG Grant
allocation year.

The Code Compliance continues to see voluntary compliance of private property owners with removal or rehabilitation of derelict residential buildings. Past demolitions were replaced with new residences. This program should be continued.

H2.3 (Motel Cabin Conversions) Publicize program through City website, cabin owners, and local realtors
Ongoing The City has responded to potential buyer inquiries regarding motel cabin conversions. In 2020, the Mountain Homeless Coalition purchased and rehabilitated a 6-unit lodge for at-risk persons and families. This program should be expanded to encourage employer housing in motel conversions.

H2.4 (First-Time Homebuyer Program) Provide mortgage assistance to low-income first-time homebuyers.

Ongoing The City created a separate webpage containing housing related services and programs, including homebuyer assistance which are maintained on an annual basis (during the annual housing progress report)
(https://www.citybigbearlake.com/index.php/services-main/housing-services).

H2.5 (Housing Choice Voucher Rental
Assistance Program)
Make eligible persons aware of the Housing
Choice Voucher program by publicizing its
availability through City information outlets.

Ongoing Public inquiries regarding housing programs are directed to the County of San Bernardino Housing Authority for assistance. The City continues to distribute information received from the County regarding Housing Choice Voucher to local groups which provide services to low and moderate income households. Created a separate webpage containing housing related services and programs, including Housing Choice Voucher, (https://www.citybigbearlake.com/index.php/servicesmain/housing-services).

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Name of Program Objective Timeframe Status of Program Implementation H3.1 (Eliminate Regulatory Barriers to
Disabled Access)
Modify and implement existing procedures for
streamlined review of requests for reasonable
accommodation by November 2013.

By November 2013 Building & Safety staff received training to understand disabled access regulations and provided free inspections on project sites to identify barriers and review options for compliance. This program is no longer needed as free inspections are provided and the Development Code does not impede disabled access building standards.

H3.2 (Review and Update Development
Fees as Appropriate)
Ensure that development fees are reasonably
related to the cost of providing service, and
that affordable projects are assisted through
reduced development fees, where feasible.

Each Budget Year The 2021-22 budget was adopted in June 2021 with no increases to development impact fees, which were effective in July 2013. The Development Impact Fees are reviewed annually.

H3.3 (Emergency Shelters, Transitional
and Supportive Housing)
Work with local organizations and charitable
groups to locate a housing shelter in the City.

Ongoing The City provides annual grant funding to DOVES for the provision of transitional housing support. DOVES operates the only shelter for battered/abused women and children in the Big Bear Valley. The City participates in monthly Mountain Homeless Coalition board meetings.

H3.4 (Transitional and Supportive
Housing)
Amend the Development Code in compliance
with SB 2 of 2007.

Amendment of
Development Code
§17.25.160 in 2014
The City amended the Development Code in 2012 for compliance with SB 2 and continues to monitor housing laws for required amendments. Revise policy to comply with recent standards for supportive housing and low barrier navigation centers in residential zones and nonresidential zones permitting multifamily uses.

H4.1 (Rehabilitation Loans and/or
Grants)
Provide rehabilitation loan or grant funds Ongoing Rehabilitation of single- or multi-family dwellings has occurred by private owners on a voluntary basis due to lack of funding. This program should be revised to reflect the loss of City funding.

H4.2(a) (Weatherization Program) Publicize available County programs Initiate publicity campaign 2013-2014
The City entered into a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement with the California Municipal Finance Authority (CMFA) who provide funding through its program administrators for PACE loans which finance energy efficiency, water efficiency and renewable upgrades for residential homes. Through this agreement with the CMFA, the City is a member of this finance authority and property owners within the City are able to shop for the best price and service through the availability of the PACE administrators. This program is no longer in effect and should be deleted.

H4.3 (Affordable Housing Ombudsman) Provide assistance to County staff in obtaining approvals for housing and social
service projects in Big Bear Lake as needed.

Ongoing The City continues to act as an ombudsman as needed.

H4.4 (Short-Term Rentals) Permits & inspections of short-term rentals Ongoing The City continues to process permit applications for short-term rentals and inspects on a regular basis. In 2021, the City revised its standards for short term rentals, to protect multi-family residential unit projects (apartments and projects under single ownership) and mixed uses in commercial zones from being used as vacation rentals. Revise the policy to ensure annual permits and inspections, and City of Big Bear Lake General Plan
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Name of Program Objective Timeframe Status of Program Implementation review of ordinance to ensure that multi-family and mixed-use development is available to full-time renters or as workforce housing.

H5.1 (Access to Fair Housing Services) Publicize available County programs Ongoing Code Compliance responds to inquiries and complaints and provides information on Fair Housing via phone and email as needed and distributes County flyers when received. This program should be revised to address new AFFH requirements.

H6.1 (Shelter and Services for
Homeless Persons)
Provide grant funds to local eligible public
service groups that provide emergency,
transitional, and permanent affordable
housing.

Ongoing The City continued to provide grant funds to DOVES, the only local operator of transitional housing facilities and provider of counseling and job/skills training to abused/battered women and children. In 2019, the City created a Homeless Services Brochures and distributed to the school district and local sheriff's station and public works department (parks). In 2020, the Mountain Homeless Coalition, using Homekey funds, purchased property for homeless prevention. The project resulted in the rehabilitation of 6 units at 402 Georgia St. and will include the installation of 2 manufactured units as full time rentals for qualifying individuals.

This program should be continued.

H6.2 (Special Housing Needs of
Persons with Developmental Disabilities)
Award Community Development Grant to
local public service programs that provide
housing services to persons with
Developmental Disabilities.

Ongoing The City provided a grant to the local United States Adaptive Recreation Center (USARC), which funds an outreach coordinator for persons with disabilities.

However, there are no programs which provide housing services to persons with Developmental Disabilities. The City continues to monitor programs. This program should be continued.

H7.1 (Reduce Permit Fees for EnergyEfficient Construction)Subsidize permit fees to encourage energyefficient construction.Ongoing Permit fees for Photovoltaic Systems are subject to one small flat fee and the City has created an informational handout for permit submittal requirements solar installation. In 2019, there were 6 permits for PV installation at residences and commercial buildings.

H7.2 (Encourage Green Building
Construction)
Green building construction in housing
projects and motel/cabin conversions.

Ongoing The City encourages green building construction by expediting plan checks for green building projects and by applying a flat fee instead of valuation which is common for most permits. This program is no longer in effect and should be deleted. However, the program could be replaced to reflect the City’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan (equivalent to a CAP).

H7.3 (Publicize Local Utility and
Services Programs)
Expand access to local utility and service
programs that offer energy efficiency
programs and rebates.

Ongoing Programs are publicized on Fire Protection District and DWP agency websites, and information and brochures, including for Xeriscape Landscape, Native Brush & Shrub, Chipping services, and Defensible Space, and Emergency Evacuation Planning educational materials are provided at City Hall and handed out at community events such as the annual Xeriscape Garden Tour, Bear Valley Electric's Earth Day Expo, and Eco-Tourism Outdoor Adventure Days. This program should be continued to continue to publicize and participate in educational events.

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Name of Program Objective Timeframe Status of Program Implementation H7.4 (Support Alternative Energy
Sources)
Develop standards for wind turbines and solar
panels in residential zones.
2014 Since the Development Code does not conflict with the installation of alternative energy structures, the City has not adopted a specific ordinance for standards related to wind turbines and solar panel installation in residential zones. These may be roof-mounted or ground-mounted and remain subject to applicable building structure development standards such as setbacks and height. Plan checks for projects which install alternative energy sources are expedited. In 2020, 13 out of 14 solar permits were issued or completed for residential structures. This program should be continued.

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Table A-2
Progress in Achieving Quantified Objectives – 2013-2021 City of Big Bear Lake
Program Category Quantified Objective Progress
New Construction
Extremely Low 0 0
Very Low 0 0
Low 78 5
Moderate 69 24
Above Moderate 0 165
Total 147 194
Rehabilitation
Very Low 10 6
Low 10 0
Moderate 0 0
Above Moderate 0 0
Total 20 6
Conservation
Very Low 49 49
Low 67 67
Moderate 0 0
Above Moderate 0 0
Total 116 116
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Appendix B -
Residential Land Inventory

1. Overview
State law requires each city to include in its Housing Element an inventory of vacant parcels having the potential for residential development, or “underutilized” parcels with potential for additional development or redevelopment. The purpose of this inventory is to evaluate whether there is sufficient capacity, based on the General Plan, zoning and development standards to accommodate the City’s assigned share of regional growth needs as identified in the 2021-2029 Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA). This analysis represents an estimate of the City’s realistic development potential compared to its assigned share of the region’s housing needs. This analysis provides an estimate of the potential for additional housing; however, actual development will depend on the intentions of each property owner, market conditions, available housing subsidies and other factors. The methodology and assumptions for the residential land inventory are provided below.
a. 2021-2029 RHNA Allocation
The City has been allocated a need of 212 units during the 2021-2029 projection period, which are distributed among the following income categories:

Very-low income 50 units
Low income 33 units
Moderate income 37 units
Above-moderate income 92 units
Total 212 units
b. Affordability Assumptions
State law establishes affordability assumptions for potential new housing units based on density. The “default” density for small jurisdictions, including Big Bear Lake, is 20 units per acre5. This means that if the General Plan and zoning allow development at 20 units per acre or greater, these sites are deemed appropriate to accommodate housing for lowerincome households.

The remainder of this Appendix presents a parcel-level analysis of sites with potential for additional housing development.

2. Analysis of Housing Capacity Compared to Housing Needs Table B-1 summarizes the City’s inventory of sites compared to the 2021-2029 RHNA allocation, while potential sites for residential development are listed in Table B-2 and Table B-3 and shown in Figure B-1 and Figure B-2. As seen in Table B-1, the City’s current inventory

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of sites provides adequate capacity to fully accommodate the RHNA allocation in all income categories for the planning period.

Table B-1
Sites Inventory Summary 2021-2029
City of Big Bear Lake
Income Category
Total Very Low Low Moderate AboveModerate
Approved or pending projects 8 12 20
Vacant sites* 50 35 34 1,000+ 1,120
Potential ADUs 3 6 6 1 16
Total 61 41 40 1,013 1,156
RHNA (2021-2029) 50 33 37 92 212
Adequate sites? Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Source: City of Big Bear Lake Community Development Dept., 2021 *Above Moderate includes all vacant residential zones; restricted income sites are shown in Figure B-4 as Sites 1-3 (R-20 sites). a. Approved Projects and Pending Applications
Table B-2 summarizes approved projects and pending applications that are expected to be completed during the planning period. The income categories for these units are based on anticipated sales prices or rents.
b. Vacant Sites
The City’s assumptions regarding the capacity and affordability levels for the sites inventory are described below.

Multi-Family Parcels. The allowable density for multi-family projects is either 12 or 20 units per acre depending on parcel size. Parcels smaller than two acres allow a density of 12 units/acre while larger parcels of at least two acres allow a density of 20 units/acre. In order to estimate the realistic development capacity of vacant multi-family sites, a review of recent development trends was conducted. Table B-3 summarizes multi-family (condo or apartment) projects approved in recent years. Of these projects, most were small parcels of less than one-half acre. The average density of these small projects was approximately 10 units/acre. The Development Code allows construction on any legally subdivided lot regardless of size, as long as setback requirements can be met. The City lot consolidation process is a simple administrative review performed by the City’s engineering department.

An application requires a title policy verifying ownership and a survey describing the new legal description. It takes less than one week to review a completed application with no public hearing required.

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Table B-2
Approved and Pending Projects
Case # Status Location Project Type Density
Units by Income Category
Very Low Low Moderate Total Units
Above
Moderate
CUP 2019-094 Applied 725 Cameron CUP (Condominiums) 12 12 12 Ministerial* Applied 41311 Lahontan 2 Manufactured Units 12 2 2 Ministerial* Completed 402 Georgia 6 Unit Lodge Conversion 36 6 6 TOTALS 8 20
*This project is funded by Homekey and managed by the Mountain Homeless Coalition. The project consists of the conversion of a legal non-conforming lodge to deed-restricted full-time rentals for at-risk persons with verylow incomes. Two more manufactured units are being added to the adjacent site at 41311 Lahontan (building permits submitted in 2021) under the same project.

Table B-3
Multi-Family Project Summary
FILE # Case Type Date Received Location Project Type
# of
Units
Lot Size
(acres)
Density
(units/ac)
99-079 SA (CUP) 1999 798 Pine Knot Avenue Senior apartments 73 2.8 26 2004-026 PPR 2/5/2004 41790 Brownie Lane Duplex 2 0.22 9.2 2004-027 PPR 2/5/2004 41776 Brownie Lane Duplex 2 0.22 9.1 2004-042 PPR 2/18/2004 40066 Forest Road Duplex 2 0.21 9.6 2004-063 PPR 3/17/2004 41814 Brownie Lane Duplex 2 0.22 9.1 2004-306 PPR 11/4/2004 620 Summit Blvd. Duplex 2 0.18 11.1 2005-052 PPR 4/13/2005 39209 Willow Landing Duplex 2 0.21 9.6 2005-250 CUP 12/7/2005 1319 Pigeon Rd. Condominiums 3 0.33 9.0 2006-026 CUP 3/1/2006 41733 Switzerland Condominiums 2 0.22 9.2 2006-166 CUP 9/13/2006 620 Summit Blvd. Condominiums 2 0.18 11.3 2007-018 PPR 2/14/2007 605 Summit Blvd. Duplex 2 0.20 10.1 2007-236 PPR 9/12/2007 700 Modesto Lane 3 units (pre-fab) 3 0.31 9.7 2008-373 PPR 3/25/2008 373 Georgia St. 2 units 2 0.17 11.5 2009-005 CUP 9/12/2007 700 Modesto Lane Condominiums 3 0.31 9.7 2009-019 CUP 2/13/2009 737 & 773 Knickerbocker Road Apartments 42 2.5 16.1 2013-048 PPR 6/19/2013 618 Pine Knot Avenue Mixed Use 2 0.28 7.1 2018-123 PPR 8/24/2018 40645 Village Drive Mixed Use 3 0.26 11.5 Totals/Averages 144 8.82 10.5
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Two large multi-family projects have been approved in recent years. A 42-unit affordable apartment project (773 Knickerbocker Road) was approved in 2009 on a 2.6-acre site, with a density of 16.2 units/acre. This project is 100% affordable at the very-low- and low-income levels with deed restrictions. In 1998-99 the Mountain Meadows senior affordable apartment project was developed. This project was granted a density bonus allowing a density of 26 units/acre. This project contains 68 very-low- and low-income units out of a total of 74 units.

Based on these recent development trends, parcels of less than one acre were conservatively assumed to have a realistic potential of 10 units/acre, parcels between one and two acres were assigned a density of 12 units/acre, and parcels over two acres were assumed to yield 18 units/acre. Based upon the default density6 provisions of State law, R3 parcels at least 2 acres in size are assumed to be suitable for lower-income housing while smaller parcels are assumed to be suitable for moderate-income housing. The inventory of multi-family parcels is shown in Table B-6. All of these parcels are vacant. The large vacant R-3 sites shown in Table B-4 would support a minimum density of 20 units/acre with the implementation of Program H1-B and have been identified as prime sites for low-income housing due to proximity to commercial centers and transit. Furthermore, the sites are located in areas of adequate utility infrastructure. Of the sites identified in Table B-6 which could be developed at 20 units/acre minimum, the buildable portion of the parcels was used. For example, the areas of the sites which would be right-of-way was removed from the calculation to show realistic building potential. These sites are specifically shown because they are larger in size, vacant, and would be considered as infill sites.

As discussed in the constraints chapter, the minimum 2-acre lot size required for this higher level of density may be considered a constraining factor to the development of the parcels for workforce housing. To remedy this, and to encourage development, the City has amended Program H1-B which would eliminate this minimum lot size requirement and rezone the Workforce Housing sites referenced in Table B-6 to R-4 High Density Multiple Family Residential which will have a minimum density of 20 dwelling units per acre and a maximum of 24 units per acre, with no lot size minimum. By creating the R-4 zone and corresponding land use designation in the Land Use Element, the City would be in a better position to process zone changes for large adjacent commercial sites, which are vacant, to increase the total number of R-4 sites in the future.

The remainder of the R-3 zone does not have large vacant un-encumbered parcels and is not able to support a high density designation of R-4. However, there are procedures for zone changes which may be accommodated on a case-by-case basis when such requests comply with local and state regulations for zone changes.

Single-Family Parcels. For parcels zoned for single-family development, the estimated number of units is based on the minimum lot size. Some parcels would require approval of

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a subdivision map in order to allow the estimated number of units. Based on this methodology, vacant parcels have a potential for over 1,000 additional single-family homes. These parcels are suitable for above-moderate-income housing. All parcels have access to adequate water, wastewater, and sewer system. c. Infrastructure Availability
All of the multi-family sites listed in Table B-6 have access to adequate water, wastewater and dry utilities to support the estimated level of development.

3. Accessory Dwelling Units
Under State law, two accessory dwelling units (ADUs) – one ADU and one “junior ADU - may be permitted on most single-family residential lots. ADUs represent a significant source of new affordable housing that can be created within the fabric of existing residential neighborhoods.

In December 2020, SCAG published a study of ADU affordability in Southern California7 and concluded that a significant portion of ADUs built recently have been affordable to low- and moderate-income households. Table B-4 illustrates SCAG’s affordability assumptions for San Bernardino County.

Table B-4
ADU Affordability Assumptions, San Bernardino County
Very Low Low Moderate Above Moderate
23% 35% 35% 8%
Source: SCAG 2020
ADU permits issued during the 2018-2020 period in Big Bear Lake are as follows:
2018: 3
2019: 2
2020: 2
These statistics show that ADUs have been consistently constructed in the City each year since the enactment of state ADU law. Based on this trend and SCAG’s analysis, it is assumed that an average of 2 ADUs per year will be produced in the following income categories during the 2021-2029 planning period.

Table B-5
Projected ADUs Produced, 2021-2029
Very Low Low Moderate Above Moderate Total 2021-2029
Number of ADUs 3 6 6 1 16

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Table B-6
Vacant Residential Sites
APN
Parcel Size
(acres)
General Plan/
Zoning
Density
(units/acre)
Units by Income Category
Total
Units
Identified in
Very Low Low Moderate 2 Previous Periods?
Above
Moderate
R-20 Sites
31141117 1.03 MFR / R-3 20 6 4 4 5 19 Yes
31142102 1.02 MFR / R-3 20 8 5 5 7 25 Yes
31142103 1.51 MFR / R-3 20 6 4 4 5 19 Yes
31141113 1.50 MFR / R-3 20 9 6 6 7 28 Yes
31142139 1.08 MFR / R-3 20 5 4 3 5 17 Yes
232830125 3.00 MFR / R-3 20 16 12 12 14 54 Yes
Total (R-20 Sites) 9.14 50 35 34 43 162
Additional Sites (Above Moderate)
31088106 0.77 EE / R-L 1 1 1 Yes
232831214 2.00 EE / R-L 1 2 2 Yes
232831215 2.00 EE / R-L 1 2 2 Yes
232831219 0.55 EE / R-L 1 1 1 Yes
232831223 0.43 EE / R-L 1 1 1 Yes
232831232 2.85 EE / R-L 1 2 2 Yes
232832110 0.98 EE / R-L 1 1 1 Yes
30810116 0.20 SFR / R-1-10,000 3 1 1 Yes
30812108 2.97 SFR / R-1-10,000 3 8 8 Yes
31143119 0.46 SFR / R-1-10,000 3 1 1 Yes
31145105 0.44 SFR / R-1-10,000 3 1 1 Yes
31145110 0.44 SFR / R-1-10,000 3 1 1 Yes
31146104 2.90 SFR / R-1-10,000 3 4 4 Yes
31147121 0.34 SFR / R-1-10,000 3 1 1 Yes
31147131 0.34 SFR / R-1-10,000 3 1 1 Yes
31147161 0.64 SFR / R-1-10,000 3 1 1 Yes
31147215 0.37 SFR / R-1-10,000 3 1 1 Yes
31147227 0.49 SFR / R-1-10,000 3 1 1 Yes
31147239 0.41 SFR / R-1-10,000 3 1 1 Yes
31147251 0.24 SFR / R-1-10,000 3 1 1 Yes
31147253 0.37 SFR / R-1-10,000 3 1 1 Yes
31149110 0.37 SFR / R-1-10,000 3 1 1 Yes
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APN
Parcel Size
(acres)
General Plan/
Zoning
Density
(units/acre)
Units by Income Category
Total
Units
Identified in
Very Low Low Moderate 2 Previous Periods?
Above
Moderate
31152102 0.39 SFR / R-1-10,000 3 1 1 Yes
31152103 0.66 SFR / R-1-10,000 3 1 1 Yes
31152111 0.22 SFR / R-1-10,000 3 1 1 Yes
232825227 1.00 SFR / R-1-10,000 3 3 3 Yes
232833510 0.24 SFR / R-1-10,000 3 1 1 Yes
30920201 0.89 SFR / R-1-7,200 4 2 2 Yes
30922103 0.89 SFR / R-1-7,200 4 2 2 Yes
232831229 1.78 SFR / R-1-7,200 4 3 3 Yes
232834225 2.88 SFR / R-1-7,200 4 11 11 Yes
232842101 3.00 SFR / R-1-7,200 4 12 12 Yes
30810114 4.12 MFR / R-3 12 40 40 Yes
30912351 0.69 MFR / R-3 12 6 6 Yes
30922113 0.50 MFR / R-3 12 1 1 Yes
30922114 0.52 MFR / R-3 12 1 1 Yes
30923116 0.97 MFR / R-3 12 10 10 No
Subtotal (Above
Moderate Sites) 39.31 130 130 -
GRAND TOTAL 48.45 50 35 34 173 292 -
Notes:

R-20 Sites have a Workforce Housing Overlay and allow a minimum of 20 units/acre. These will be rezoned under Program H1-B to R-4, with a minimum density of 20 units/acre and maximum density of 24 units/acre. The estimates for these sites are based on a density of 18 units per acre, to provide realistic capacity.

See Program H2-G regarding incentives for parcels identified in prior planning periods Additional sites (above moderate) are based on existing vacant single family residential sites as of August 18, 2022, using Table B-5 in the 2013-2021 (5th Cycle) Housing Element.

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Figure B-1 Vacant Residential Land Inventory
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Figure B-2 R-3 Parcels Allowing 20 Units per Acre
*Subject to Program H1-A and H1-B
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2021-2029 Housing Element Appendix C – Public Participation Summary Appendix C-1 September 19, 2022
Appendix C -
Public Participation Summary
Public participation is an important component of the planning process, and this update to the Housing Element has provided residents and other interested parties numerous opportunities for review and comment. Workshops were also advertised online on the City’s homepage, in the local newspaper, on the City’s social media accounts, and through a series of e-blasts (emails to persons signed up on the City’s listserv).

The City created a separate Housing Element webpage
(www.citybigbearlake.com/HousingElement) which contains links to drafts, agendas, and meetings. In late 2020, a Housing Element FAQ was posted on the City website and Housing Element article was published in Elevation 6752, the City’s Newsletter.

Public notices (one-eighth page display ads) for all Housing Element meetings and public hearings were published in the local newspaper in advance of each meeting, as well as posting the notices on the City’s website. Meetings and events were also announced on the City’s social media pages. The draft Housing Element was made available for review at City Hall and posted on the City’s website.

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The following is a list of opportunities for public involvement in the preparation of this Housing Element update.

Planning Commission/City Council Study Session #1 February 17, 2021 Board of Realtors Presentation April 2, 2021
Planning Commission/City Council Study Session #2 April 20, 2021 City Council meeting July 19, 2021
Let’s Talk Workforce Housing Open House October 14, 2021 Planning Commission hearing November 3, 2021
City Council hearing December 6, 2021
Planning Commission/City Council Workshop April 18, 2022 Circulation of Draft Prior to Submittal to HCD May 27-June 3, 2022 Circulation of Draft Prior to Submittal to HCD July 22-28, 2022 Planning Commission hearing August 17, 2022
City Council hearing September 19, 2022
After receiving comments on the draft Housing Element from the State Department of Housing and Community Development, a proposed final Housing Element was prepared and made available for public review prior to adoption by the City Council. Table C-1 provides the list of persons and organizations that were notified of the availability of the revised Housing Element drafts as well as public meeting notices. Several of the organizations provide direct services to low income residents and special needs persons.

The local service organizations serve populations of Big Bear City as well as Big Bear Valley (unincorporated areas). The City encouraged all parties to share notices regarding meetings and draft availabilities with all residents and groups.

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Table C-1
Public Notice List, City of Big Bear Lake Housing Element Affordable Housing Developers
Big Bear Area Regional Wastewater Agency (BBARWA)
Big Bear Board of Realtors
Big Bear Chamber of Commerce
Big Bear City Community Services District
Big Bear Hummingbird Project, Inc.

Big Bear Municipal Water District (MWD)
Big Bear Lake Fire Protection District
Big Bear Lake Department of Water (DWP)
Big Bear Lake Public Works
Big Bear Valley Contractors Association
Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District
Big Bear Visitors Center
Bear Valley Community Healthcare District
Bear Valley Community Healthcare District/The MOM Project Bear Valley Unified School District
Bear Valley Unified School District Student Services
Community Members Requesting Notification
Crossings at Knickerbocker (Affordable Housing)
DOVES of Big Bear Valley, Inc.

Kiwanis Club of Big Bear Valley
Lutheran Social Services of Southern Calif.

Mountain Transit
Mountain Homeless Coalition
Mountain Meadows Senior Housing
Operation Breakthrough
Senior Citizens of Big Bear Valley
Soroptimist International of Big Bear Valley
United States Adaptive Recreation Center, Inc. (USARC)
San Bernardino National Forest Association (SBNFA)
San Bernardino County Sheriff Department (Big Bear Office) San Manuel Mission Band of Indians
The Lighthouse Project
City of Big Bear Lake General Plan
2021-2029 Housing Element Appendix D – Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Appendix D-5 September 19, 2022
Appendix D -
Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing
Assembly Bill (AB) 686 requires housing elements to contain an Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH) consistent with the core elements of the analysis required by the federal Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) Final Rule of July 16, 2015.

Under State law, “affirmatively furthering fair housing” means “taking meaningful actions, in addition to combating discrimination, that overcome patterns of segregation and foster inclusive communities free from barriers that restrict access to opportunity based on protected characteristics.”
There are three parts to this requirement:

1. Include a Program that Affirmatively Furthers Fair Housing and Promotes Housing Opportunities throughout the Community for Protected Classes (applies to housing elements beginning January 1, 2019).

2. Conduct an Assessment of Fair Housing that includes summary of fair housing issues, an analysis of available federal, state, and local data and local knowledge to identify, and an assessment of the contributing factors for the fair housing issues.

3. Prepare the Housing Element land inventory and identification of sites through the lens of affirmatively furthering fair housing.

In compliance with AB 686, the City has completed the following outreach and analysis.

The City complies with existing fair housing laws and regulations.

1. Outreach
As discussed in Appendix C, Public Participation, the City held a total of 6 public meetings during the Housing Element update in an effort to include all segments of the community.

Meetings included informal workshops in addition to the standard public hearing process.

Notices prior to each meeting were sent directly to persons and organizations with expertise in affordable housing, supportive services, and fair housing. Interested parties had the opportunity to interact with City staff throughout the Housing Element update process and provide direct feedback regarding fair housing issues.

The City also created a dedicated web page for the Housing Element update where meeting notices and agenda materials, an FAQ, and background information were posted. The City also provided opportunities for interested persons to participate in public meetings remotely, which made it possible for those with disabilities limiting their mobility City of Big Bear Lake General Plan
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to participate and comment on the Housing Element regardless of their ability to attend the meetings in person. A separate webpage was also created to provide links to local, county, and state housing resources and services available for affordable housing, renter assistance, and home ownership.

Over the course of the Housing Element update the City received comments from several persons and organizations. The most common theme in public comments was the need for affordable housing for resort employees and other tourism industry service workers. The issue of housing discrimination was not raised in public comments during the Housing Element update. However, the City was a participating jurisdiction in the 2020-2025 San Bernardino County Analysis of impediments (“AI”), which included extensive analysis of fair housing issues. The AI process included a series of public workshops to identify impediments to fair housing, including a workshop conducted in Big Bear Lake on July 9, 2019. At that workshop, the following issues were identified:
• Affordable, long-term housing is needed. Short-term rentals (i.e., Airbnb properties) are fixed-up and well-kept but long-term rentals are often poor quality and may not be code compliant.
• Housing for seasonal resort workers is also needed. A single-room occupancy property may be an option for seasonal workers.
• Altitude and weather can be physical barriers to living here. It can be more difficult to get around and tends to be auto centric.
• The availability of housing that is modern and wheelchair-accessible is limited.

People move down the hill to find bigger homes.
• Apartments that tend to be smaller/have fewer bedrooms could be a barrier for families. Additionally, if support networks are down the hill, transportation and travel time could be a barrier.
• No resources here for people who are homeless. Other public service agencies may include Big Bear Lake in their service area, but you have to go down to the valley to access resources.
• Old subdivision covenants restricted home sales based on race; these are not in use anymore and the homeowners associations that put them in place are defunct. • Inland Fair Housing and Mediation Board handles fair housing complaints.

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2. Assessment of Fair Housing
This section provides an assessment of fair housing issues in Big Bear Lake including fair housing enforcement and outreach capacity, patterns of integration and segregation, racial or ethnic patterns of concentration, disparities in access to opportunities, and disproportionate housing needs, including displacement risk. a. Fair Housing Enforcement and Outreach Capacity
The City of Big Bear Lake works cooperatively with Inland Fair Housing and Mediation Board (IFHMB) to provide fair housing and related services to residents. Established in 1980, IFHMB is a nonprofit, public benefit corporation that provides information about fair housing rights under the law, comprehensive housing counseling services, mediation services for the resolution of disputes, and information concerning shared housing opportunities and needs among senior citizens. IFHMB serves as an intermediary to resolve issues related to housing discrimination, homeownership and housing sustainability, rental complaints, and disputes in court, with the goal of empowering individuals and enriching the communities they serve. IFHMB provides services to over 40,000 individuals annually throughout the County of San Bernardino, representing a multiplicity of racial, ethnic, age, and income groups.

Funded primarily with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, IFHMB provides programs and services focused on eliminating housing discrimination, general housing assistance, and education and outreach activities to residents in the County of San Bernardino as well as residents in the City of Indio and Cathedral City in Riverside County, the City of Pomona in Los Angeles County, and the City of El Centro in Imperial County.

The comprehensive Fair Housing Programs includes:

Community-Based Mediation: IFHMB provides trained mediators to provide education and information regarding rights and responsibilities under the California Landlord-Tenant laws and help to resolve conflicts between landlords and tenants (including mobile homes).

IFHMB contracts with San Bernardino County to provide mediation in small claims and unlawful detainer lawsuits in County courts.

Education/Outreach: IFHMB provides education and outreach services to landlords and tenants, Realtors, newspapers, service organizations, schools, persons with Limited English Proficiency, and others interested in learning about fair housing laws. IFHMB also provides HUD-certified counseling to homeowners who are delinquent on FHA loans or seniors interested in reverse equity mortgage loan programs. Fair housing workshops and newsletters are also provided on a quarterly basis. IFHMB’s language services are offered in Spanish, Chinese (simplified), and Chinese (traditional) and are available on the IFHMB website. The City provides a link to the IFHMB website from its Housing Services webpage, City of Big Bear Lake General Plan
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as well as paper pamphlets it receives from IFHMB, which are in Spanish and English, and located at the City Hall public counter.

Senior Services: IFHMB actively and successfully mediates conflicts between seniors and Social Security, Medi-Cal, utility companies, collection agencies, neighbors, and others.

IFHMB also provides a Care Referral Service, offers help in filing for HEAP and Homeowner/Renter Assistance, and maintains a list of senior housing and care homes.

Alternative Dispute Resolution: The California Dispute Resolution Programs Act of 1986 provides the authority for mediation in the court system. Inland Fair Housing and Mediation Board has a contract with the County of San Bernardino to provide mediation in civil, family, probate, small claims, and unlawful detainer lawsuits in all of the courts in San Bernardino County.

Mobile Home Mediation: IFHMB’s mediators are trained to handle the specialized problems based on the Mobile Home Residency Law (MRL) that reflects the dual ownership and unique lifestyle of mobile home communities. They provide education and information to residents and parks about the MRL, as well as provide information to both sides when fair housing issues are presented, and when requested serve as neutral third parties to facilitate resolution of conflicts.

IFHMB responds to discrimination inquiries and complaints in an expedient manner, relying on over 30 years of experience in the industry. Determining whether a client is inquiring regarding a fair housing discrimination problem or a non-discrimination landlord/tenant or other problem can be difficult. Often what may appear at first to be a simple landlord/tenant dispute turns out to be a situation where a landlord has violated one or more fair housing laws. While many of the cases IFHMB are presented with no longer involve a discriminatory policy, such as “No Hispanics need apply,” many cases involve a discriminatory application of a facially neutral policy, such as different eviction timelines for minorities.

IFHMB investigates allegations of discrimination based on a person’s status as a member of one of the State or Federal protected categories, which include: Race, Color, Religion, National Origin, Sex, Familial Status, Disability, Marital Status, Sexual Orientation, Ancestry, Age, Source of Income, and Arbitrary Characteristics. Race, Color, Religion, National Origin, Sex, Familial Status, and Disability are the categories protected by the federal Fair Housing Act. The State of California provides protection from discrimination based on all seven of the federal protected categories and has added Marital Status, Sexual Orientation, Ancestry, Age, Source of Income and Arbitrary Characteristics as additional protected classes under state law.

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Once a fair housing complaint is received, IFHMB educates the complainant of their rights and responsibilities under the state and federal fair housing laws. Further investigation may then be conducted depending on the nature of the complaint and the suitability of the complaint to investigation.

IFHMB uses government-regulated testing methodologies to enforce, support, and conduct fair housing investigations. A housing discrimination complaint can be investigated through testing, the gathering of witness statements, and through research surveys. Based on the details provided by the complainant, IFHMB will either investigate the complaint or advise the complainant of their other options, which include the following: conciliation, filing a complaint with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) or with California’s Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH), hiring a private attorney, or possibly, a referral to such an attorney, or filing a complaint with the Department of Justice (DOJ).

The Office of Fair Housing and Employment (OFHE) is the federal agency responsible for investigating housing discrimination complaints filed with HUD. HUD annually compiles data on housing discrimination complaints from OFHE and Federal Housing Assistance Programs (FHAP) which are state and local government agencies that enforce fair housing laws. OFHE reports identify the types of complaints, any fair housing impediments, OFHE’s progress in addressing the complaints, and HUD’s efforts to promote equal housing choice.

According to OFHE data for 2013-2021, a total of 8 fair housing complaints were reported in Big Bear Lake, of which the most commonly reported basis (3 complaints) was disability.

The bases for the other 5 complaints were not identified.

The Constraints section of this Housing Element describes ways that the City works to address potential impediments to fair housing choice. As noted in Program H5.1 of the Housing Plan, the City intends to continue to work cooperatively with the IFHMB to implement fair housing goals.

3. Patterns of Integration and Segregation
a. Race and Ethnicity8
As seen in Figure D-1, the percentage of non-white population in some portions of Big Bear Lake is similar to adjacent areas, although some areas have either higher or lower percentages. The percentage of non-white population in Big Bear Lake is lowest (less than 20%) in the northeastern and northwestern portions of the city and highest (41%-60%) in the central portion of the city.

8 Note: AFFH Data Viewer provides maps for 2010 and 2018. However, these maps do not use the same definition for non-white, so these are not used for comparison. Instead, census data is used for trends over time.

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Figure D-1 Racial Demographics
As shown in Table D-1, between 2000 and 2018, the share of Hispanic population in the City increased from 13.7% to 27.0%. The share of Non-Hispanic White population in the City decreased from 81.5% to 67.0%.

Table D-1
Population by Race/Ethnicity (2000-2018) – Big Bear Lake 2000 2010 2018
Hispanic or Latino of Any Race 13.7% 21.4% 27.0%
Non-Hispanic White 81.5% 73.3% 67.0%
Non-Hispanic Asian 0.8% 1.4% 1.1%
Non-Hispanic Black 0.7% 0.4% 1.2%
Non-Hispanic American Indian or Alaskan Native 0.7% 0.7% 1.1% All Other Non-Hispanic 2.7% 2.7% 2.6%
Sources: 2000 & 2010 US Decennial Census; American Community Survey, 2017; Nielsen Co (as referenced in SCAG Profile of the City of Big Bear Lake 2019)
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Sites Inventory
RHNA sites have a relatively equal distribution across the City and are located in all areas that represent different shares of non-white populations. There are no concentrations of sites in any particular block group; therefore, the low degree of segregation by race/ethnicity present in the City is not exacerbated.

Regional Comparison (SBCTA)
Regional data for the purposes of this AFFH analysis is obtained from the 2021 Regional Assessment of Fair Housing (Regional AFH), produced on behalf of the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority. This report is incorporated by reference and all regional data and figures in this analysis are attributed to the Regional AFH. The Regional AFH includes a high-level analysis of the fair housing issues in San Bernardino County (County) and each subregion of the County, which includes the East Valley, West Valley, High Desert, Morongo Basin, North Desert, and Mountain subregions as seen in Figure D-2. The City of Big Bear Lake is within the Mountain Subregion, and this is the area that will be used to compare the City’s fair housing patterns to the County. The use of subregions is essential to adequately assess a county as geographically large and diverse as San Bernardino County.

Figure D-2 San Bernardino County Subregions
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As shown in Table D-2, the Mountain Subregion has seen a decrease in the White, nonHispanic, Black, non-Hispanic, and Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander, nonHispanic groups, and an increase in the American Indian and Alaskan Native, NonHispanic, some other rave alone, non-Hispanic, two or more race, non- Hispanic, the Hispanic of any race groups.

Table D-2
Subregional Race/Ethnicity
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The Mountain subregional data is in line with the dispersion of non-white residents of Big Bear Lake where no census block group exceeds 60% non-white. Additionally, as shown in Figure D-3, Big Bear Lake and the immediately surrounding areas are more diverse than the Mountain Subregion at large.

Figure D-3 Racial Demographics 2018 - Mountain Subregion b. Persons with Disabilities
The incidence of disabilities in Big Bear Lake is similar to the adjacent areas. As shown in Figure D-4, the percentage of residents reporting a disability is 10% to 20% in all areas of the City. There appears to be no significant geographic difference in disability rates.

Additional data regarding the number of people affected by disabilities in Big Bear Lake are provided in Section III.E.1 of the Housing Needs Assessment. Some individuals may experience more than one type of disability, and some disability types are not recorded for children below a certain age. The California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) estimates that there are approximately 36 persons with developmental disabilities within the zip code (92314) for the City of Big Bear Lake.

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The housing needs of persons with disabilities vary depending on the type of disability but generally include accessible and affordable housing, and access to supportive services.

More severely disabled individuals may require a group living environment where supervision is provided, and the most severely affected individuals may require an institutional environment where medical care and physical therapy are provided. The City of Big Bear Lake facilitates housing for persons with disabilities through its Reasonable Accommodation procedures and regulations to encourage production of supportive housing.

Figure D-4 Population with a Disability, 2015-2019 – Big Bear Lake Comparing the 2010-2014 disability rate mapped in Figure D-5 with that of 2015-2019 in Figure D-4, shows the distribution of the population with a disability has become more uniform across the City over time. The only difference is that one census tract in the northeast had less than 10% of the population with a disability in 2010-2014 but shifted into the higher 10% to 20% category in 2015-2019. According to American Community Survey data, the absolute number of people with a disability and the percent of the population with a disability both declined between 2014 and 2019 in Big Bear Lake. In 2014, 760 people City of Big Bear Lake General Plan
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(15% of the City’s population) experienced one or more disabilities. In 2019, an estimated 712 people (13.6% of the population) had a disability.9 Figure D-5 Population with a Disability, 2010-2014 – Big Bear Lake The RHNA sites have an equal distribution across the City, and Big Bear Lake is homogenous with regard to the geographic dispersion of individuals with disabilities. Therefore, there are no concentrations of sites in any census tracts with a disproportionate share of disabled persons.

9 Source: US Census Bureau 2019 and 2014 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, Table S1810.

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Regional Comparison (SBCTA)
Table D-3 shows a disability rate of 16% for the Mountain Subregion. This is consistent with the 10%-20% disability rate of the entire City of Big Bear Lake.

Table D-3
Subregional Disability Status
c. Familial Status
Familial status refers to the presence of children under the age of 18, whether the child is biologically related to the head of household, and the martial status of the head of households. Families with children may face housing discrimination by landlords who fear that children will cause property damage. Some landlords may have cultural biases against children of the opposite sex sharing a bedroom. Differential treatments such as limiting the number of children in a complex or confining children to a specific location are also fair housing concerns.

Single-parent households are also protected by fair housing law. Female-headed households with children require special consideration and assistance because of their greater need for affordable housing and accessible day care, health care, and other supportive services. As discussed in the Housing Needs Assessment, 15.2% of Big Bear Lake households are female-headed, 9.4% are female-headed with children, and 1.9% are female-headed and with children under 6.

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Figure D-6 shows the percentage of children living in married couple households in Big Bear Lake. In the western portion of the city, less than 20% of children are living in married couple households while in the central and eastern portions of the city 40%-60% of children are living in married-couple households. Between 2014 and 2018 the percent of children living in married-couple households decreased from 70% to 46% citywide. 10 Figure D-6 Percent of Children in Married-Couple Households – Big Bear Lake Sites Inventory
The RHNA sites have an equal distribution across the City. The City’s western portion, with a lower percentage of children in married households, and the eastern portion, with a higher prevalence of children living in married households, both contain available housing sites. There are no concentrations of sites in any particular census tract; therefore, any segregation by familial status present in the City is not exacerbated.

10 Source: US Census Bureau 2019 and 2014 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, Table B09008.

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Regional Comparison (SBCTA)
Figure D-7 shows that the majority of the Subregion has over 60% of children living in married-couple households. Two large swaths of the region have over 80% of children in married-couple households. The northeastern most portion of the Subregion ranks lower with 40% to 60% of children in married-couple households. Big Bear Lake is part of this northeastern most portion and ranks similarly, aside from the western portion of the City that has less than 20% of children living in married-couples households.

Figure D-7 Percent of Children in Married-Couple Households – Mountain Subregion d. Income
Income is an important aspect in understanding patterns of segregation. Figure D-8 shows that median incomes in Big Bear Lake are lowest in the western portion of the city. Lower incomes also appear to correlate with housing problems such as overcrowding and overpayment. The mapped 2010-2014 median incomes in Figure D-9 show the lowest income earning area used to be in the central portion of the City (less than $40,000). Few other time series conclusions can be drawn at a geographic level of analysis from the City of Big Bear Lake General Plan
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comparison of the HCD Data Viewer maps shown in Figure D-8 and Figure D-9, because the former uses Census block groups, and the latter uses tracts. Citywide trends in Table D-4 show the median household income increased by $10,000 or 24.4% between 2014 and 2019.

Figure D-8 Median Income, 2015-2019 – Big Bear Lake
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Figure D-9 Median Income, 2010-2014 – Big Bear Lake
Table D-4
Median Household Income, 2010-2019
2010 2014 2019
Big Bear Lake $32,299 $41,058 $51,060
San Bernardino County $55,845 $54,100 $63,362
Percent Difference between City and County 57.8% 75.9% 80.6% Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2010, 2014, and 2018).

To address the housing challenges faced by lower-income residents, the Housing Plan includes several programs that provide financial assistance, encourage construction of work force and affordable housing, and address issues of discrimination.

Sites Inventory
When analyzing median income at the census block group level, there is general trend of increasing median income from east to west. Sites are equally distributed throughout the City, including the westernmost area with the lowest median income and the southeast corner that has the highest median income. There is no concentration of sites in any City of Big Bear Lake General Plan
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particular block group regardless of income category and will not further increase any low degree of segregation by income that currently exists in the City.

Regional Comparison
Figure D-10 shows a median income of $58,680 as of 2019 for the Mountain Subregion. This is higher than the Citywide median income of $51,060 for Big Bear Lake. This can be partially attributed to the fact that Big Bear Lake is a resort town with the primary local industry being in the service and hospitality sectors, which tend to yield lower incomes.

Figure D-10 Median Income (2019) – Mountain Subregion
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4. Racially/Ethnically Concentrated Areas
a. Racially Concentrated Areas of Poverty
A racially or ethnically concentrated area of poverty (R/ECAPs) is defined by HUD as areas in which 50% or more of the population identifies as non-White and 40% or more of individuals are living below the poverty line. As shown in Figure D-11, there are no R/ECAPs in Big Bear Lake.

Figure D-11 Racially or Ethnically Concentrated Areas of Poverty “R/ECAP’S” (2013) Sites Inventory
There are no R/ECAPs in the City or the surrounding area. The sites are not anticipated to contribute to any conditions that would cause a R/ECAP to occur.

Regional Comparison
There are no R/ECAPs in the Mountain Subregion of San Bernardino County.

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b. Racially Concentrated Areas of Affluence
According to the Housing and Community Development AFFH Guidance Memo, “segregation is a continuum, with polarity between race, poverty, and affluence, which can be a direct product of the same policies and practices.” Therefore, both sides of the continuum must be examined. Per HCD’s AFFH document, a Racially Concentrated Area of Affluence (RCAA) is an area with a population that is greater than 80% White and has a median household income level over $125,000. Figure D-8 shows there are no block groups in the City that have a median household income level over $125,000. Figure D-1 shows there are two block groups where over 80% of the population is White. One is in the northwest and the other is in the northeast part of the City; however, these areas have median household incomes of less than $35,000 and $55,000, respectively (Figure D-8).

Figure D-12 shows there are not any RCAAs in the City or in the immediately surrounding area.

Figure D-12 Racially Concentrated Areas of Affluence (RCAA) – 2019 City of Big Bear Lake General Plan
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Table D-5 compares the median household incomes of White/non-Hispanic residents in Big Bear Lake and San Bernardino County as a whole to the median incomes for the total population of the City and County. This table shows that in Big Bear Lake, the median income for non-Hispanic White households is about 6% higher than for the City’s population as a whole. Countywide, the median income for non-Hispanic White households is about 7% higher than for the population as a whole. These data suggest that there is slightly less racial concentration of affluence in Big Bear Lake than in San Bernardino County as a whole.

Table D-5
Median Household Income by Race, 2019 – Big Bear Lake and San Bernardino County Median Household Income Big Bear Lake San Bernardino County White Alone (not Hispanic)
All Households
$54,024
$51,060
$67,894
$63,362
Source: U.S. Census ACS 2015-2019
B19013 (all)
B19013H (white alone, not Hispanic)
Sites Inventory
There are no RCAAs in the City or the surrounding area. The sites are not anticipated to contribute to any conditions that would cause an RCAA to occur.

Regional Comparison
The Regional AFH identified one RCAA in the Mountain Subregion. This RCAA is a census tract west of Yucaipa and at the southern border of the County as shown in Figure D-12.

This RCAA is considerably distant from Big Bear Lake.

5. Disparities in Access to Opportunity
a. Overview
California housing law requires cities to analyze disparities in access to opportunity as part of the fair housing assessment. One tool that can be used to analyze disparities in access to opportunities is the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee’s (TCAC) Opportunity Area scores. These were prepared by a task force commissioned by TCAC and HCD to identify areas statewide whose economic, educational, and environmental characteristics support positive outcomes for low-income families. The map is updated annually. Opportunity maps are made for three domains: economic, environmental, and education. Each map uses categorical indicators to determine its individual score. A composite score and resource designation combining all three designations is then assigned to each block group.

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To determine the final resource category, the top 20% of overall scores in a county are labeled as highest resource and the next 20% of scores are labeled as high resource. Then, any areas that are considered segregated and that have at least 30% of the population living below the federal poverty line are labeled as an area of High Segregation and Poverty. Any remaining uncategorized areas in the County are evenly divided between moderate resource and low resource areas.

Figure D-13 TCAC Opportunity Areas Composite Score - Big Bear Lake b. Educational Opportunity
Education indicators include math and reading proficiencies of fourth graders, high school graduation rates, and the student poverty rate. Big Bear Lake is served by the Bear Valley Unified School District. Based on school district boundaries, students from Big Bear Lake would be assigned to North Shore Elementary, Big Bear Middle School, and Big Bear High School depending on their grade level. There used to be a second elementary school in Big Bear Lake, Big Bear Elementary, but the school closed in 2021 due to low enrollment, and Big Bear Lake students were absorbed into North Shore Elementary.

Great Schools is the leading nonprofit organization providing high-quality information about school quality and performance in an effort to diminish inequities in education.

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compared to other public schools in the state. Ratings follow a 1-10 scale, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Ratings at the lower end of the scale (1-4) signal that the school is “below average,” 5-6 indicate “average,” and 7-10 are “above average.” North Shore Elementary is considered average (5), Big Bear Middle School is below average (3), and Big Bear High School is rated average (6). Big Bear High rates above average with test scores (7) and college readiness (8) but below average in equity (4). The below average equity score suggests some underserved students at this school may be falling behind other students in the state, and this school may have significant achievement gaps.11 Educational opportunity scores for Big Bear Lake are shown in Figure D-14. As shown in this map, TCAC educational opportunity scores are consistent throughout the city at 0.50 to

0.75. Given that there is only one elementary school, one middle school, and one high school for students to attend, there are not differences in access to public school opportunities that coincide with patterns across protected characteristics (e.g., race and ethnicity, familial status, persons with disabilities).

Figure D-14 TCAC Educational Opportunity Areas – Big Bear Lake

11 GreatSchools.org, Big Bear High School - Big Bear City, California - CA (Accessed July 19, 2022). https://www.greatschools.org/california/big-bear-city/4995-Big-Bear-High-School/ City of Big Bear Lake General Plan
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Sites Inventory
The RHNA sites have an equal distribution across the City, and Big Bear is homogenous with regard to its TCAC educational opportunity scores. Therefore, sites have equal access to educational opportunity areas at the census tract level and are not concentrated in any particular census tracts with low educational opportunity scores.

Regional Comparison
Figure D-15 shows much of the Mountain Subregion falling within the 0.50 – 0.75 score range with higher scores located in areas closer in proximity to the West Valley Subregion. The City’s scoring of 0.50 – 0.75 is consistent with the Subregion and the area immediately surrounding Big Bear Lake, including the unincorporated area of Sugarloaf where Big Bear High School is located.

Figure D-15 TCAC Educational Opportunity Areas – Mountain Subregion City of Big Bear Lake General Plan
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c. Economic Opportunity
Economic indicators include poverty, adult education, employment, job proximity, and median home value. Figure D-16 shows economic opportunity areas in Big Bear Lake as determined by TCAC. As seen in this map, the lowest economic opportunity scores (0.25-

0.50) are found in the central portion of the city while the highest scores (>0.75) are found in areas to the southeast. The lower score in the central area may be partially attributed to lower home values as it coincides with the location of multiple mobile home parks.

A closer look at the Jobs Proximity Index in Figure D-16, shows that the central census tract with the lowest economic opportunity score has the highest jobs proximity index (i.e., offers the closest proximity to jobs), so job proximity is not a major contributor to the low TCAC economic score.

A couple considerations regarding job access citywide are that the westernmost census tract of the City has the lowest median income (Figure D-8), has the lowest percent of children living in married-couple households (Figure D-6), and has a mid-level ranking on the Jobs Proximity Index (40%-60% in Figure D-17), meaning it is located further from jobs that are primarily concentrated in the central part of the City. The local transportation authority, Mountain Transit, mitigates this job access concern by the offering free rides on three trolley lines in Big Bear Lake. It also offers free Dial-a-Ride service to seniors (60+) and persons with disabilities who live in the Dial-a-Ride service areas, and anyone who lives more than three-quarters mile from a Mountain Transit fixed-route stop but within the Diala-Ride service area. In addition, discounted fares on all Mountain Transit routes are available to persons 60 and older, veterans, and to persons with disabilities. See Transportation Opportunities section below for additional details and route maps.

Comparing the racial demographics in Figure D-1 with Figure D-16 shows that the relationship between economic scores and race does not appear to correlate spatially.

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Figure D-16 TCAC Economic Opportunity Areas – Big Bear Lake Figure D-17 Jobs Proximity Index, 2017 – Big Bear Lake
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Sites Inventory
The RHNA sites are well distributed across the City with regard to TCAC economic opportunities. Therefore, there are no concentrations of sites in any particular census tracts with low educational opportunity scores.

Regional Comparison
Figure D-18 shows the broader view economic opportunity across the Subregion. Big Bear Lake registers similarly as other communities in the Subregion such as Crestline, Lake Arrowhead, and Running Springs.

Figure D-18 TCAC Economic Opportunity Areas – Mountain Subregion d. Transportation Opportunities
Big Bear Lake is a mountain resort community located in an area that is relatively remote from major transportation facilities such as freeways and commuter rail service. The Mountain Area Regional Transit Authority (https://www.mountaintransit.org/) is the primary public transportation provider, with local and off-the-mountain bus service to the Big Bear Valley, Running Springs, Lake Arrowhead, Crestline and San Bernardino. The agency City of Big Bear Lake General Plan
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operates both fixed route and demand-response services (Dial-A-Ride). Service operates Monday-Sunday year-round except on major holidays.

Mountain Transit has three trolley lines that offer free rides to all riders. The Red Line Trolley runs from The Village at Knickerbocker Road to Erwin Lake with 30-minute headways. The Big Bear Blue Line runs from Veterans Park to Willow Landing Road/Blue Jay Road. Both routes have 30-minute headways. See Red Line Trolley route in Figure D-19 and Big Bear Blue Line in Figure D-20. The Gold Line Trolley runs from Mountain Meadows Senior Apartments to Paradise Way with 60-minute headways (Figure D-21).

Figure D-19 Red Line Trolley Route
Figure D-20 Big Bear Blue Line
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Figure D-21 Big Bear Gold Line
Dial-a-Ride is available to seniors (60+) and persons with disabilities who live in the Dial-aRide service areas, and anyone who lives more than ¾-mile from a Mountain Transit fixedroute stop but within the Dial-a-Ride service area. Dial-a-Ride offers service MondaySunday from 5:45 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Half-off discounted fares on all Mountain Transit routes are available to persons 60 and older, veterans, and to persons with disabilities.

Regional Comparison
While each subregion in San Bernardino County has a transportation authority and there has been increased funding for transportation alternatives such as walking and biking, the car is the preferred method of transportation in the County. While statistics may have changed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, since more people are working from home, as of 2018, 80.2% of residents in the County traveled alone by car to work, and an additional

10.1% carpooled. Less than 2% of residents walked, rode a bicycle, or took public transportation to work (Regional AFH).

In 2018, the City had 83% of residents driving alone to work, which is slightly higher than the County. The percent of City residents carpooling to work declined from 11% to 1% between 2000 and 2018 and is much lower than the County. Less than 1% of City residents take public transit to work. City residents has relatively short commute times compared to County residents (an average of 18 minutes in the City12 and 32 minutes in the County13).

12 SCAG Local Profiles Report. Profile of the City of Big Bear Lake (2019), https://scag.ca.gov/sites/main/files/file-attachments/bigbearlake_localprofile.pdf?1606014860. 13 San Bernardino County Community Indicators. https://indicators.sbcounty.gov/transportation/mobility/ City of Big Bear Lake General Plan
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Transit Authorities Operating in San Bernardino County
e. Environmental Opportunity
Environmental scores for census tracts presented in Figure D-21 are based on TCAC Opportunity Areas Environmental Scores that reflect environmental risk with higher scores representing more positive environmental outcomes and lower scores indicating less positive environmental outcomes for residents in those areas. The lowest environmental scores (less than 0.50) are found in the central and eastern portions of Big Bear Lake while the western and southeastern portions of the city show the highest scores (0.5-0.75). The low environmental scores can be attributed to high fire hazards and bodies of water with high levels of PCBs and mercury. In 2018 the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) released an advisory regarding the eating of fish caught in Big Bear Lake due to the presence of PCBs and mercury. The 2018 advisory is the most recent advisory posted by the OEHHA.

The westernmost census tract of the City has the lowest median income (Figure D-8) and has the lowest percent of children living in married-couple households (Figure D-6). This area ranks as having a positive (0.50-.75) Environmental Score. The part of the City with the lowest environmental opportunity score (less than 0.25) overlaps with an area where a higher percent of the population is non-white (40%-60%) (Figure D-1). However, the majority of the Mountain Subregion reports environmental scores of less than 0.25 as seen in Figure D-22 that coincide with a variety of racial/ethnic compositions. The cooccurrence of low environmental score and higher percent of non-white population is not isolated to Big Bear Lake, but rather reflects the Mountain Region’s widespread environmental phenomenon.

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Figure D-21 TCAC Environmental Opportunity Areas – Big Bear Lake Sites Inventory
The RHNA sites have an equal distribution across the City and are located in TCAC Environmental Opportunity Areas with a range of scores. There are no concentrations of sites in any particular area that would further increase the concentration of housing in areas with less favorable environmental outcomes.

Regional Comparison
Figure D-22 shows similar environmental scores for the Mountain Subregion with census tracts having some combination of high fire hazards, logging activity, and PCB/mercury contamination, yielding less positive outcomes. The factors affecting Big Bear Lake are shared by the Mountain Subregion.

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Figure D-22 TCAC Environmental Opportunity Areas – Mountain Subregion f. Disadvantaged Communities
Senate Bill 1000 (SB 1000) requires cities with designated disadvantaged communities to include environmental justice goals and policies in the General Plan. Per SB 1000, the California EPA uses CalEnviroScreen, a mapping tool to identify disadvantaged communities. CalEnviroScreen examines various indicators to characterize pollution and socioeconomic factors. There are no designated disadvantaged communities in Big Bear Lake

6. Disproportionate Housing Needs and Displacement Risk The AFFH Rule Guidebook (24 C.F.R. §5.152) defines “disproportionate housing needs” as “a condition in which there are significant disparities in the proportion of members of a protected class experiencing a category of housing needs when compared to the proportion of a member of any other relevant groups or the total population experiencing the category of housing need in the applicable geographic area.” The analysis is completed by assessing cost burden, severe cost burden, overcrowding, and substandard housing. In addition, this analysis examines homelessness and displacement risk.

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a. Cost Burden (Overpayment)
A household is considered cost-burdened if it spends more than 30% of its income on housing costs, including utilities. Reducing housing cost burden can also help foster more inclusive communities and increase access to opportunities for persons of color, persons with disabilities, and other protected classes.

Overpayment is a problem for many Big Bear Lake residents, particularly for lower-income households. According to recent HUD estimates (Table D-7) approximately 475 renter households (50% of all renters) and 388 owner households (31% of all owners) were paying more than 30% of their income for housing. The highest rates of overpayment occur among very-low-income and extremely-low-income households. The impact of housing overpayment on lower income households is particularly significant for special needs populations such as seniors, persons with disabilities, and female-headed households with children. In Big Bear Lake, workers in the hospitality sector are also often overpaying for housing.

Table D-7
Cost Burden by Tenure and Income Category - Big Bear Lake As shown in Figure D-23 and Figure D-24, overpayment affects 40% to 60% of renter and homeowner households in most areas of the city. The exception is the southeastern area where overpayment affects 20% to 40% of households. The problem of overpayment among lower-income households is addressed in the Housing Plan through efforts to facilitate production and preservation of affordable housing.

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Figure D-23 Renters Overpaying for Housing - Big Bear Lake Figure D-24 Homeowners Overpaying for Housing – Big Bear Lake City of Big Bear Lake General Plan
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Sites Inventory
The geographic distribution of the percent of the population experiencing a housing cost burden is largely homogenous Citywide for both homeowners and renters. The one area that experiences overpayments to a lesser degree is in the southeast. The RHNA sites are evenly distributed across the City and located in the two areas that differ in their degree of overpayment, so as not to increase the concentration of housing in areas disproportionally affected by a housing cost burden.

Regional Comparison
The majority of the Mountain Subregion reports 40% to 60% of households experience a housing cost burden, which is on par with Big Bear Lake’s rate of overpayment for housing.

Figure D-25 shows that renters experiencing overpayment is more of a widespread problem in the western part of the Subregion and in the area north of Lake Arrowhead where 60% to 80% of renters overpay for housing. Figure D-26 shows a more equal distribution of overpayment among homeowners. There is a higher concentration of 60% to 80% of homeowners experiencing overpayment in the Sugarloaf area east of Big Bear Lake.

Figure D-25 Overpayment by Renters (2019) – Mountain Subregion City of Big Bear Lake General Plan
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Figure D-26 Overpayment by Home Owners (2019) – Mountain Subregion b. Substandard Housing
The age of a housing unit is often an indicator of housing conditions. Housing units without proper maintenance can deteriorate over time. Housing units built before 1970 are the most likely to need rehabilitation and to have lead-based paint in deteriorated condition.

Lead-based paint becomes hazardous to children under age six and to pregnant women when it peels off walls or is pulverized by windows and doors opening and closing.

Housing over 50 years old is considered aged and is more likely to exhibit a need for major repairs. Additionally, older units may not be built to current building standards for fire and earthquake safety.

The age of housing units in Big Bear Lake compared to the SCAG region as a whole is shown in Figure D-27. About 80% of housing units in Big Bear Lake were built prior to 1990 and are more than 30 years old. These findings suggest that there may be a need for maintenance and rehabilitation, including remediation of lead-based paint, for a large proportion of the City’s housing stock. Harsh weather conditions contribute to structural problems, such as damage to plumbing if water lines freeze during winter. Harsh weather requires more regular maintenance in Big Bear as compared to the region, and due to the City of Big Bear Lake General Plan
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higher percentage of second homes, regular maintenance may not be a priority for second-home owners.

Based on observations of City staff, it is estimated that approximately 15% of housing units in the city are in need of some type of repair with closer to 10% in need of major repairs.

Between 2016 and 2019, several blighted properties were removed or renovated under the City’s proactive Property Abatement and Clean-up program. The recent rising property values have also encouraged owners to make needed repairs and improvements.

Figure D-27 Age of Housing Units – Big Bear Lake vs. SCAG Region c. Overcrowding
“Overcrowding” is defined as a housing unit occupied by more than 1.01 persons per room (excluding kitchens, porches, and hallways). A unit with more than 1.51 occupants per room is considered “severely overcrowded.” The incidence of overcrowded housing is a general measure of whether there is an available supply of adequately sized housing units.

Overcrowding is also related to overpayment, because households may not be able to afford a large enough home to accommodate their needs. Overcrowding can lead to a variety of other problems such as lower educational performance among children, psychological stress, and adverse health impacts.

In Big Bear Lake, the highest rate of overcrowding occurs in the western portion of the city, as show in Figure D-28. This is also area with the lowest median income (Figure D-8) and the lowest percent of children living in married-couple households (Figure D-6).

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The problems of overcrowding are addressed in the Housing Plan through efforts to facilitate production and preservation of affordable housing and also through financial assistance such as Housing Choice vouchers.

Figure D-28 Overcrowded Households – Big Bear Lake
Sites Inventory
The geographic distribution of the percent of the population experiencing overcrowding ranges from less than 8.2% in the west to 8.3% to 12% for the majority of the City. RHNA sites are evenly distributed across the City in both of the aforementioned overcrowding categories and do not increase the concentration of housing in areas disproportionally affected by overcrowding.

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Regional Comparison
As illustrated in Figure D-29, nearly all census tracts in the entire Mountain Subregion report overcrowding at a rate of less than 8.2% except for the western portion of Big Bear Lake and Big Bear City, which is due east.

Figure D-29 Overcrowded Households – Mountain Subregion d. Homelessness
Persons threatened with homelessness are often those with incomes at 30% of area median income or below who are paying more than 30% of their income for rent. Homeless persons are defined as those who lack a fixed and adequate residence. Homelessness is a pressing issue for many communities, and the varied dimensions involved have implications for housing programs. People who are homeless may be chronically homeless (perhaps due to substance abuse) or situationally homeless resulting from job loss, family strife, incarceration, or violence. Homeless people face critical housing challenges due to their very low incomes and other problems.

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Counting the homeless population is problematic due to its transient nature. According to the 2020 San Bernardino County Homeless Count and Subpopulation Survey Report there were only 2 homeless persons living in Big Bear Lake, both of whom were sheltered.

Mountain Homeless Coalition purchased a property and rehabilitated six cabins (with state Homekey funds and County partnership) to house homeless persons and families at risk of homelessness. The project will add two more new units, for a total of eight units. At-risk persons are an issue due to low-wage seasonal jobs combined with the small percentage of full-time rentals available.

Regional Comparison
As shown in Table D-8, Big Bear Lake and its neighboring jurisdiction Big Bear City/Sugarloaf experience homelessness at a much lower rate compared to San Bernardino.

Table D-8
Regional Point in Time Count
Jurisdiction 2018 2019 2020
Big Bear Lake 10* 39 2
Big Bear City/Sugarloaf N/A* 2 12
San Bernardino County 2,118 2,607 3,125
Source: San Bernardino County Homeless Count and Subpopulation Survey Report, 2018, 2019, and 2020. *In 2018, 10 individuals were for the “Big Bear” jurisdiction; Big Bear Lake and Big Bear City/Sugarloaf were not reported separately as they were in 2019 and 2020.
e. Displacement Risk
Displacement refers to any involuntary household move caused by landlord action or market changes. Displacement can be caused by rising housing costs, insufficient affordable housing opportunities, expiration of affordability covenants, evictions, housing discrimination, or the physical demolition of existing housing to make way for new development.

The Urban Displacement Project at UC Berkeley identifies areas vulnerable to displacement. As shown in Figure D-30, the western portions of Big Bear Lake are considered vulnerable to displacement. Displacement mitigation strategies include tenant protections, physical maintenance and conservation of the existing affordable housing stock, preservation of existing deed-restricted affordable units at-risk of conversion to market-rate, acquisition and rehabilitation of existing housing units, requiring the replacement of existing affordable units demolished as part of redevelopment, and facilitating construction of additional affordable housing. The Housing Plan (Chapter II) includes programs to implement all of these strategies.

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Figure D-30 Vulnerability to Displacement - Big Bear Lake As discussed in Chapter III (Housing Needs Assessment), housing problems in Big Bear Lake are generally less severe than in the SCAG region as a whole. For example, data compiled by SCAG showed rates of overcrowding for both renters and owners (Table III-5) and disability rates for seniors (Table III-21) are lower in Big Bear Lake than the regional averages.

Displacement of low-income households can occur through the expiration of affordability restrictions on assisted low-income housing, escalation of market rents, or demolition of existing rental units. As noted in Chapter III, there is one low-income rental project at risk of conversion to market rate during the 2021-2031 period. Program H4-A is included in the Housing Plan (Chapter II) to facilitate preservation of these affordable units.

In addition, the Housing Sites Inventory consists primarily of vacant sites; therefore, there is no displacement risk in these areas.
f. Sites Inventory Analysis
The City’s inventory of sites for potential housing is presented in Appendix B. As summarized in Table B-1, the inventory includes approved projects, vacant sites, and future ADUs.

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As illustrated in Figure B-1, vacant residential sites are spread throughout the city. Because of the physical topography and challenging conditions for development, most of these sites are zoned for single-family residential development. Figure B-2 shows the locations of larger vacant parcels zoned for multi-family development. These sites are within areas designated by the TCAC/HCD opportunity maps as High Resource (Figure D-31).

Figure D-31 TCAC/HCD Opportunity Areas – Big Bear Lake

7. Local Data and Knowledge, and Other Relevant Factors Historically, the Big Bear area was utilized for its natural resources and industries included mining, cattle ranching, and forestry. Over time, the area became a popular weekend and second-home destination for residents of the metropolitan areas of San Bernardino, Riverside, and Los Angeles. The earliest residential subdivisions that occurred within the City’s boundaries were small tracts for small cabins. Lot sizes were as small as 2,000 square feet and continue to be utilized, primarily for second homes. The majority of the subdivisions that established the City’s residential patterns occurred before the City’s incorporation in 1980. The County of San Bernardino established the zoning and minimum lot sizes, which the City inherited and maintained most residential lot sizes at the minimum of 7,200 square feet. As can be seen from the City’s development pattern and zoning, the residential zones City of Big Bear Lake General Plan
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are spread out consistently. The small lot sizes tend to encourage single family development and second homes rather than the current needs for workforce housing. The Housing Action Plan (Chapter II) contains a variety of programs to address ways to protect larger parcels through higher density and promotion of motel cabin conversions.

8. Contributing Factors to Fair Housing Issues
The Housing Element must include an identification and prioritization of significant contributing factors to segregation, racially or ethnically concentrated areas of poverty, disparities in access to opportunity, and disproportionate housing needs. “Fair housing contributing factor” means a factor that creates, contributes to, perpetuates, or increases the severity of one or more fair housing issues. Contributing factors should be based on all the prior efforts and analyses: outreach, assessment of fair housing, and site inventory.

Contributing factors must also be prioritized in terms of needed impact on fair housing choice and strongly connect to goals and actions.

Through the participation of stakeholders, fair housing advocates, and the assessment of fair housing issues described in this appendix, the City has identified fair housing issues and contributing factors as well as meaningful actions to address those issues as described in Table D-9.

9. Fair Housing Issues, Contributing Factors and Meaningful Actions Table D-9 displays the contributing factors from the AFFH analysis, their fair housing issues, priority level, and meaningful actions included in the Implementation Plan to address them.

While the City views all contributing factors as an important priority to address, in determining the level on the table higher priority was given to factors that limit fair housing choice and or negatively impact fair housing, per Government Code §65583(c)(10)(A)(iv).

Table D-9
Fair Housing Issues, Contributing Factors and Meaningful Actions Fair Housing Issue Contributing Factor Priority Meaningful Action

1. Affordable workforce
housing
Big Bear Lake is a resort community with a
significant need for affordable housing for
the local workforce, which includes a large
number of service and hospitality workers.

High The Housing Plan includes several initiatives to
address the need for workforce housing,
including Program H1-B to create a new R4
zoning district that would allow increased density
to facilitate production of affordable housing;
Program H2-B to facilitate the conversion of
older motel cabins to full-time rental housing;
Program H2-D to work cooperatively to support
County affordable housing programs such as
Section 8 vouchers; Program H2-F to work with
major employers to identify employee housing
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Fair Housing Issue Contributing Factor Priority Meaningful Action strategies; Program H2-G to provide incentives
to encourage affordable housing development;
Program H3-A to minimize constraints on
housing development; and Program H4-A to
facilitate the preservation of existing affordable
units.

2. Discrimination
against Persons with
Disabilities
While housing discrimination is considered
to be relatively low in Big Bear Lake, with
only 8 complaints filed, the largest number
of recent discrimination complaints were on
the basis of disability. This is consistent
with many other communities in the San
Bernardino County area and is also
consistent with data at the state and
federal level.

High As a very small city, Big Bear Lake does not
have significant fair housing investigation or
enforcement resources; therefore, the City works
cooperatively with the County, the Housing
Authority and private organizations such as the
Inland Fair Housing and Mediation Board for fair
housing services (Program H5.1).

ATTACHMENT 2

ORDINANCE NO. 2022-xxx
ORDINANCE APPROVING DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 2022-046, AMENDING THE ZONING MAP TO ESTABLISH THE R-4 ZONE DISTRICT AND AMENDING CHAPTERS 17.02 (DEFINITIONS), 17.03 (GENERAL PROCEDURES), 17.25 (RESIDENTIAL ZONES), AND 17.35 (COMMERCIAL

AND PUBLIC ZONES) AND FINDING THESE AMENDMENTS EXEMPT FROM

THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
WHEREAS, the City of Big Bear Lake initiated Development Code Amendment 2022-046, heretofore referred to as the Application; for concurrent implementation of the 2021-2029 Housing Element, specifically Housing Element Programs implement Programs H1-A (Adequate Housing Sites), H1-B (Variety of Housing), Program H3-A (Development Review Procedures), H3-B (Emergency Shelters, Low Barrier Navigation Centers), and H6-B (Reasonable Accommodation); and which includes replacing the workforce housing overlay sites with an R-4 zone district on 6 parcels, referred to as Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 311-411-13, 311-411-17, 311-421-02, 311-421-03, 311-421-39, and 2328-301-25 – five of which are located near the intersection of Eagle Ridge and Starvation Flats Road, and one located on the south side of Moonridge Road, just west of Evergreen Drive; as well as minor revisions to Chapters 17.02 (Definitions), 17.03 (General Procedures), 17.25 (Residential Zones), and 17.35 (Commercial and Public Zones) of the City’s Municipal Code (Title 17); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Sections 65800 and 65850 of the California Government Code, the City may adopt ordinances to regulate the use of buildings, structures, and land as between industry, business, residences, and open space, and other purposes; to regulate the location, height, bulk, number of stories and size of buildings and structures, the size and use of lots, yards, courts and other open spaces, the percentage of a lot which may be occupied by a building or structure, and the intensity of land use; and to establish requirements for off-street parking, in compliance with the California Government Code. The City has adopted such an ordinance, referred to as the Development Code, adopted by Ordinance No. 2003-333, on September 8, 2003, and codified in the Municipal Code as Chapter 17; and
WHEREAS, section 17.03.200 of the Development Code includes provisions for amendments to the Development Code; and
WHEREAS, opportunities for public participation, input and discussion on the Application have occurred at duly noticed Planning Commission/City Council Study Session held on April 18, 2022, at the Big Bear Lake Civic and Performing Arts Center at 39707 Big Bear Boulevard, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315; and
WHEREAS, on August 17, 2022, the Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the Application and upon conclusion of the public hearing, took action to adopt Resolution No. 2022-21 by a vote of 5-0, recommending that the City Council approve the Application; and
WHEREAS, public notice of the public hearing for the Application was published in The Grizzly on September 7, 2022; and a notice was posted in three public places a minimum of 10 days prior to the hearing date. The City Council agenda was distributed at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting, and made available to the general public through the City’s website and the Housing Element webpage; and
WHEREAS, the Application is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it is covered by the “common sense” rule expressed in section 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines that CEQA applies only to projects, which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. The Housing Element is mandated by the State to be updated every eight years. The changes to zoning and corresponding Land Use designation in the General Plan does not create new density, because the R-4 zone and High Density Residential designation replaces the existing Workforce Housing Overlay that has been in place since the 4th cycle (2008) Housing Element. Furthermore, the existing overlay allows a minimum of 20 units per acre and does not provide a maximum density. Therefore, by creating a maximum density of 24 units per acre in the R-4 zone, the project realizes a maximum buildout on each of the six R-4 sites. None of the proposed amendments would directly result in any physical development, nor will the proposed amendments result in any change to the built-out environment as envisioned by the General Plan and it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the proposed activity may have a significant effect on the environment; and
WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites to the adoption of this resolution have occurred.

NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Big Bear Lake does ordain as follows:

Section 1. The City Council hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the above recitals of this ordinance, are true and correct.

Section 2. The City Council hereby finds that the Application is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it is covered by the “common sense” rule expressed in section 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines that CEQA applies only to projects, which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. The Housing Element is mandated by the State to be updated every eight years. The changes to zoning and corresponding Land Use designation in the General Plan does not create new density, because the R-4 zone and High Density Residential designation replaces the existing Workforce Housing Overlay that has been in place since the 4th cycle (2008) Housing Element. Furthermore, the existing overlay allows a minimum of 20 units per acre and does not provide a maximum density. Therefore, by creating a maximum density of 24 units per acre in the R-4 zone, the project realizes a maximum buildout on each of the six R-4 sites. None of the proposed amendments would directly result in any physical development, nor will the proposed amendments result in any change to the built-out environment as envisioned by the General Plan. Therefore, the proposed Development Code Amendments are not a “project” under Public Resources Code section 21065, and, in the alternative, are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3), the “common sense exemption,” where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment.

Section 3. Based on the evidence presented to the City Council during the September 19, 2022 public hearing, including public testimony and written and oral staff reports, the City Council specifically finds as follows with respect to Development Code Amendment 2022-046:

1. The proposed Development Code amendment conforms with the goals, objectives and policies of the general plan, in that the proposed amendments would modify several sections of the Development Code with the intent to implement the Housing Element of the General Plan and comply with state mandates related to adequate sites for affordable housing development and RHNA, standards related to reasonable accommodation requests, emergency shelters, and low-barrier navigation centers. As such, the proposed amendment can be found in conformance with the general plan.

2. The proposed Development Code amendment is necessary to implement the general plan and to provide for public safety convenience and/or general welfare, in that the proposed amendment addresses several inconsistencies with State legislation. The amendment also includes opportunities to implement the Housing Element, specifically Housing Element Programs H1-A (Adequate Housing Inventory) and H1-B (Variety of Housing), which calls for amending the General Plan Land Use Element and Development Code Zoning to replace the Workforce Housing Overlay with an R-4 zone, establish the 20 units per acre as a minimum density and provide a maximum density of 24 units per acre because the overlay does not provide a maximum density. As such, the proposed amendment may be considered a step in furthering efforts to better implement the current general plan.

3. The proposed Development Code amendment conforms with the intent of the Development Code and is consistent with all other related provisions thereof, in that the proposed amendment conforms with the intent of the Development Code and consistent with all other related provisions, including consistency with definitions and standards related to the statutory requirements for emergency shelters, low barrier navigation centers, and establishes standards for the R-4 zone, which corresponds to the High Density Residential (HDR) land use designation as established by the 2021-2029 Housing Element update.

4. The proposed Development Code amendment is reasonable and beneficial at this time, in that the proposed amendment replaces the vague Workforce Housing Overlay with the R4 zone and brings several areas into compliance with State law and current practice. As such, the Development Code Amendment is considered to be reasonable and beneficial at this time.

Section 4. Based on the findings and conclusions as set forth in Sections 1, 2, and 3, above, the City Council hereby finds the Application is exempt from CEQA and adopts an ordinance approving Development Code Amendment 2022-046, as provided in Exhibit A and Exhibit B.

Section 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this ordinance and shall either: (a) have this ordinance published in a newspaper of general circulation within 15 days after its adoption or (b) have a summary of this ordinance published twice in a newspaper of general circulation, once five days before its adoption and again within 15 days after its adoption.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this ____ day of _______, 2022.

Rick Herrick, Mayor
ATTEST:

Erica Stephenson, City Clerk

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )

COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO )

CITY OF BIG BEAR LAKE )
I, Erica Stephenson, City Clerk of the City of Big Bear Lake, California, do hereby certify that the whole number of the City Council of the said City is five; that the foregoing Ordinance No. 2022-xxx is a full, true and correct original of Ordinance No. 2022-xxx of the City of Big Bear Lake entitled:

ORDINANCE APPROVING DEVELOPMENT CODE
AMENDMENT 2022-046, AMENDING THE ZONING MAP TO
ESTABLISH THE R-4 ZONE DISTRICT AND AMENDING
CHAPTERS 17.02 (DEFINITIONS), 17.03 (GENERAL
PROCEDURES), 17.25 (RESIDENTIAL ZONES), AND 17.35
(COMMERCIAL AND PUBLIC ZONES) AND FINDING THESE

AMENDMENTS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA

ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
was duly passed and adopted by the said City Council, approved and signed by the Mayor of said City, and attested by the Clerk of Said City, all at a regular meeting of the said Council on the __ day of ____ 2022, and that the same was so passed and adopted by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

I do hereby further certify that pursuant to the provisions of Section 36933 of the Government Code of the State of California that the foregoing Ordinance No. 2022-xxx was duly and regularly published according to law and the order of the City Council and circulated within the said City.

Erica Stephenson, City Clerk

EXHIBIT A

REDLINE VERSION
Proposed Text Changes to Development Code Amendment 2022-100 Proposed changes for the affected section of the General Plan is shown in underline for added language and strikethrough for deleted text, below:

DEVELOPMENT CODE SECTION 17.02.030 (DEFINITIONS)
Low barrier navigation center as defined by California Government Code Section 65660; means a Housing First, low-barrier, service-enriched shelter focused on moving people into permanent housing that provides temporary living facilities while case managers connect individuals experiencing homelessness to income, public benefits, health services, shelter, and housing. “ Low Barrier” means best practices to reduce barriers to entry, and may include, but is not limited to, the following:
(1) The presence of partners if it is not a population-specific site, such as for survivors of domestic violence or sexual assault, women, or youth. (2) Pets.
(3) The storage of possessions.
(4) Privacy, such as partitions around beds in dormitory setting or in larger rooms containing more than two beds, or private rooms.

DEVELOPMENT CODE SECTION 17.03 (GENERAL PROCEDURES)

17.03.350 REQUESTS FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
A. Purpose. It is the policy of the jurisdiction, pursuant to the federal Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (hereafter “fair housing laws”), to provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodation in rules, policies, practices and procedures to ensure equal access to housing and facilitate the development of housing for individuals with disabilities. This ordinance establishes a procedure for making requests for reasonable accommodation in land use, zoning and building regulations, policies, practices and procedures of the jurisdiction to comply fully with the intent and purpose of fair housing laws.

B. Findings. The federal Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act impose an affirmative duty on local governments to make reasonable accommodation in their land use and zoning regulations and practices when such accommodation may be necessary to afford individuals with disabilities an equal opportunity to housing;

1. The Housing Element of the jurisdiction must identify and develop a plan for removing governmental constraints to housing for individuals with disabilities including local land use and zoning constraints or providing reasonable accommodation;

2. The Attorney General of the State of California has recommended that cities and counties implement fair housing reasonable accommodation procedures for making land use and zoning determinations concerning individuals with disabilities to further the development of housing for individuals with disabilities;

3. A fair housing reasonable accommodation procedure for individuals with disabilities and developers of housing for individuals with disabilities to seek relief in the application of land use, zoning and building regulations, policies, practices and procedures will further the jurisdiction’s compliance with federal and state fair housing laws and provide greater opportunities for the development of critically needed housing for individuals with disabilities.

C. Applicability. Reasonable accommodation in the land use and zoning context means providing individuals with disabilities or developers of housing for people with disabilities, flexibility in the application of land use and zoning and building regulations, policies, practices and procedures, or even waiving certain requirements, when it is necessary to eliminate barriers to housing opportunities. An individual with a disability is someone who has a physical or mental impairment that limits one or more major life activities; anyone who is regarded as having such impairment; or anyone with a record of such impairment.

A request for reasonable accommodation may be made by any individual with a disability, his or her representative, or a developer or provider of housing for individuals with disabilities, when the application of a land use, zoning or building regulation, policy, practice or procedure acts as a barrier to fair housing opportunities.

D. Notice to the Public of Availability of Accommodation Process. Notice of the availability of reasonable accommodation shall be prominently displayed at public information counters in the planning, zoning and building departments, advising the public of the availability of the procedure for eligible individuals. Forms for requesting reasonable accommodation shall be available to the public in the Planning and Building and Safety departments.

E. Requesting Reasonable Accommodation.

1. In order to make housing available to an individual with a disability, any eligible person as defined in Section C may request a reasonable accommodation in land use, zoning and building regulations, policies, practices and procedures.

2. Requests for reasonable accommodation shall be in writing and provide the following information: (1) Name and address of the individual(s) requesting reasonable accommodation; (2) Name and address of the property owner(s); (3) Address of the property for which accommodation is requested; (4) Description of the requested accommodation and the regulation(s), policy or procedure for which accommodation is sought; and (5) Reason that the requested accommodation may be necessary for the individual(s) with the disability to use and enjoy the dwelling.

3. Any information identified by an applicant as confidential shall be retained in a manner so as to respect the privacy rights of the applicant and shall not be made available for public inspection.

4. A request for reasonable accommodation in regulations, policies, practices and procedures may be filed at any time that the accommodation may be necessary to ensure equal access to housing. A reasonable accommodation does not affect an individual’s obligations to comply with other applicable regulations not at issue in the requested accommodation.

5. If an individual needs assistance in making the request for reasonable accommodation, the jurisdiction will provide assistance to ensure that the process is accessible.

F. Reviewing Authority.

1. Requests for reasonable accommodation shall be reviewed by the “reviewing authority,” using the criteria set forth in Section G.

2. The reviewing authority shall issue a written decision on a request for reasonable accommodation within thirty (30) days of the date of the application and may either grant, grant with modifications, or deny a request for reasonable accommodation in accordance with the required findings set forth in Section G.

3. If necessary to reach a determination on the request for reasonable accommodation, the reviewing authority may request further information from the applicant consistent with fair housing laws, specifying in detail the information that is required. In the event that a request for additional information is made, the thirty (30) day period to issue a decision is stayed until the applicant responds to the request.

G. Required Findings. The written decision to grant, grant with modifications, or deny a request for reasonable accommodation shall be consistent with fair housing laws and based on the following factors:

1. Whether the housing, which is the subject of the request for reasonable accommodation, will be used by an individual with disabilities protected under fair housing laws;

2. Whether the requested accommodation is necessary to make housing available to an individual with disabilities protected under the fair housing laws;

3. Whether the requested accommodation would impose an undue financial or administrative burden on the jurisdiction and;

4. Whether the requested accommodation would require a fundamental alteration in the nature of the jurisdiction’s land use and zoning or building program.

H. Written Decision on the Request for Reasonable Accommodation.

1. The written decision on the request for reasonable accommodation shall explain in detail the basis of the decision, including the reviewing authority’s findings on the criteria set forth in Section G. All written decisions shall give notice of the applicant’s right to appeal and to request reasonable accommodation in the appeals process as set forth below. The notice of decision shall be sent to the applicant by certified mail.

2. The written decision of the reviewing authority shall be final unless an applicant appeals it to the Planning Commission.

3. If the reviewing authority fails to render a written decision on the request for reasonable accommodation within the thirty (30) day time period allotted by Section F, the request shall be deemed granted.

4. While a request for reasonable accommodation is pending, all laws and regulations otherwise applicable to the property that is the subject of the request shall remain in full force and effect.

I. Appeals.

1. Within thirty (30) days of the date of the reviewing authority’s written decision, an applicant may appeal an adverse decision. Appeals from the adverse decision shall be made in writing.

2. If an individual needs assistance in filing an appeal on an adverse decision, the jurisdiction will provide assistance to ensure that the appeals process is accessible.

3. All appeals shall contain a statement of the grounds for the appeal. Any information identified by an applicant as confidential shall be retained in a manner so as to respect the privacy rights of the applicant and shall not be made available for public inspection.

4. Nothing in this procedure shall preclude an aggrieved individual from seeking any other state or federal remedy available.

DEVELOPMENT CODE SECTION 17.25 (RESIDENTIAL ZONES)
D. Multiple Residential (R-4) Zone

1. The Multiple Residential (R-4) Zone is established for the development of grouped housing, such as townhouses, condominiums, apartments, and mobile home parks, at gross densities ranging from 20 to 24 dwelling units per acre. The actual permitted density shall be determined based on topographical, environmental, physical, and infrastructural constraints. In order to encourage the production of housing affordable to low-to-moderate income households, density bonuses may be granted in this zone, subject to approval of an agreement pursuant to Section

17.03.230 (Affordable Housing Agreements).

2. Development within the R-4 zone generally consists of attached or grouped dwelling units within a development site that share common access, open spaces, and amenities. The R-4 Zone permits the development of self-contained residential communities which provide recreational facilities and amenities to serve residents.

3. The R-4 zone is compatible with the Multiple Family Residential-4 (MFR-4) General Plan land use designation.

Table 17.25.030.A

PRINCIPAL USES PERMITTED IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES
Zone District R-L R-1 R-3 R-4
Residential Uses:

Single-family detached dwelling
unit on one lot.

P P P _
Care facility, residential, for 6 or
fewer residents
P P P _
Two, three, four, or five dwelling
units in one project (attached or
detached)
_ _ P _
Six or more dwelling units in one
project.
_ _ PPR PPR
Workforce Housing on sites
greater than two acres with a
minimum density of 20 units per
acre and no less than 16 units on
sites identified in Figure B-2 of
Appendix B of the 2008-2014
_ _ PPR PPR
Zone District R-L R-1 R-3 R-4
Condominiums and
condominium conversions.
_ _ CUP1 _
Manufactured home parks and
subdivisions.
_ _ CUP1 _
Boarding and rooming houses. _ _ CUP _
Group living facility for over six
(6) residents (i.e. dormitories,
single room occupancy facilities,
transitional housing, etc.).
_ _ CUP _
Other Principal Uses:

Bed and Breakfast
establishments
 5 or less guest rooms
CUP2 CUP2 _
Churches, chapels, meeting
rooms and religious institutions
CUP2 CUP2 CUP2 CUP2
Commercial lodging facilities
(hotels, motels, lodges, timeshare units, bed and breakfast establishments with 6 or more
guest rooms), provided that
density of guest units does not
exceed 12 per acre
_ _ CUP2 _
Extended stay lodging _ _ CUP _
Conference centers, retreat
centers, and camps on sites of
five acres minimum
CUP CUP CUP _
Country clubs, including golf
courses, alcohol sales and
ancillary uses
CUP CUP CUP _
Fraternal organizations, lodges,
and private clubs
_ _ CUP2 _
Horticulture (tree farms, truck
gardening, plant nursery; prior to
development) _
Zone District R-L R-1 R-3 R-4
- no retail sales on site
- limited retail sales on site
P
CUP
--
--
--
--
Museums CUP CUP CUP _
Parks and recreational facilities,
public or private (including
swimming pools, tennis courts,
playgrounds, parks, trailheads,
picnic areas)
CUP CUP CUP _
Schools, kindergarten through
grade 12
CUP CUP CUP _
Social care facilities housing
seven ( 7) or more residents

CUP CUP CUP CUP
Utility installations (includes
electrical substations, sewage
and water pump stations, wells,
water reservoirs, natural gas
regulator stations, etc.)

CUP CUP CUP CUP
P = permitted use without land use approval; other permits may be required.

PPR = permitted subject to approval of a Plot Plan Review pursuant to Section 17.03.160.

CUP = permitted subject to approval of a Conditional Use Permit pursuant to Section 17.03.170. 1 Subdivision map required for any subdivision of land or air rights. 2 Subject to special development and/or performance standards in this Chapter. – =Not permitted
Table 17.25.040.A

ACCESSORY USES AND STRUCTURES PERMITTED IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES Zone District R-L R-1 R-3 R-4
Animal Uses:

Keeping of domestic animals
commonly kept as household pets;
 Single family residential use:
2 dogs and/or cats over age
of 4 mos. for each lot 7200
sq. ft. or less; 3 for lots
7201-10,000sq. ft.; 4 for lots
of 10,001 – 20,000 sq. ft.;
maximum of 5 for each lot
over 20,000 sq. ft. 1
 Multiple family residential
use: 2 dogs and/or cats over
age 4 mos. per dwelling unit
1 Additional number of dogs and/or cats
may be considered through the
Conditional Use Permit (CUP) process.

P
_
P
_
P
P
_
P
Keeping of horses, llamas, donkeys,
mules, burros, or ponies on lots of 1
acre or greater in area; 1 animal per
each 10,000 sq. ft. of lot area, not to
exceed 6 animals per lot or project
P _ _ _
Keeping of exotic or wild animals CUP CUP CUP CUP
Accessory Dwelling Units:

Junior Accessory Dwelling Units
(JADUs) and Accessory Dwelling
Units (ADUs)
P1 P1 P1 P1
Caretaker’s or manager’s unit as part
of approved project
_ _ P1 P1
Board and room provided to not
more than 2 boarders per dwelling
unit

P P P P
-
Accessory Structures:

Zone District R-L R-1 R-3 R-4
Animal enclosures - large animals
(barns, corrals, pastures, stables)
P1 _ _ _
Animal enclosures – small animals
(dog houses, etc.)

P P P P
Decks, patios, gazebos (covered or
uncovered)

P P P P
Garages, attached or detached;
maximum one per dwelling unit,
maximum area of 10 percent of lot
area, not to exceed 1,500 sq. ft.,
provided that setbacks and open
space requirements are met.

P P P P
Guest house, with no kitchen
facilities
P1 P1 P1 (for
single
family use
only)
_
Signs, residential identification,
pursuant to Chapter 17.12 (Signs)

SP SP SP SP
Tennis court, play court, swimming
pool, jacuzzi, or other recreational
facility for use by residents
P1 P1 Singlefamily: P1
Multifamily: part
of PPR or
CUP1
Multifamily:
part of
PPR
Storage buildings or children’s play
house, for use by residents, not to
exceed 2 such structures and a total
of 1,000 square feet in area for each
single family use; for multi-family,
review as part of overall
development plan
P P Singlefamily: P
Multifamily: part
of PPR or
CUP
Multifamily:
part of
PPR
Accessory Commercial Uses:

Day care, large family P P P
Day care, small family P P P
Home occupation permit HOP HOP HOP HOP
Vacation rental VR VR VR _
Temporary Uses:

Zone District R-L R-1 R-3 R-4
Special events SE SE SE SE
Construction staging area (on-site
only)

TUP TUP TUP TUP
Temporary construction office/trailer TUP TUP TUP TUP
Temporary sales office/trailer/models TUP TUP TUP TUP
Caretaker’s or owner’s residence on
permitted, active construction site

TUP TUP TUP TUP
P = permitted use without land use approval; other permits may be required.

PPR = permitted subject to approval of a Plot Plan Review pursuant to Section 17.03.160.

CUP = permitted subject to approval of a Conditional Use Permit pursuant to Section 17.03.170.

TDH = permitted subject to approval of a Temporary Dependent Housing unit, pursuant to Section

17.25.130.

LFD = permitted subject to approval of a Large Family Day Care, pursuant to Section 17.03.260.

HOP = permitted subject to approval of a Home Occupation Permit, pursuant to Section 17.03.270.

VR = permitted subject to approval of a vacation-rental license in accordance with Chapter 4.01 of this code.

SE = permitted subject to approval of a Special Event Permit, pursuant to Section 17.03.300.

SP = permitted subject to approval of a Sign Permit, pursuant to Chapter 17.12.

TUP = permitted subject to approval of a Temporary Use Permit, pursuant to Section 17.03.290. 1 Subject to special development standards in this chapter. ̶ = Not permitted.

17.25.050 GENERAL STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT E. Requests for reasonable accommodations as required by fair housing law shall be subject to Section 17.03.350.

Table 17.25.050.A

GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES
Zone District R-L R-1 R-3 R-4
Lot Dimensions:

Minimum lot area (by General Plan
Land Use Designation; all areas net
unless otherwise indicated)
 Rural Residential
 Equestrian Estates
 Single Family Residential –2
 Single Family Residential –3
 Single Family Residential –4
 Multiple Family Residential
2 ½ ac.
gross
40,000 sq.
ft.
_
_
_
_
_
_
18,000 sq.
ft.
10,000 sq.
ft.
7,200 sq. ft.
_
_
_
_
_
_
7,200 sq.
ft.
_
_
_
_
_
40,000 sq.
ft.

Lot width (at required front setback)
 Interior lot
 Corner lot
100 ft.
100 ft.
60 ft.
65 ft.
60 ft.
65 ft.
60 ft.
65 ft.

Minimum street frontage (at front
property line)
50 ft. 35 ft. 50 ft. 50 ft.

Minimum flag lot frontage (at front
property line)
30 ft. 20 ft. 40 ft. 40 ft.

Minimum lot depth 100 ft. 100 ft. 100 ft. 100 ft.

Setbacks:

Front yard and street side yard
setback from property line:
 Adjacent to streets with 40 or
more feet of right of way 25 ft. 15 ft. 15 ft. 15 ft.

Zone District R-L R-1 R-3 R-4
 Adjacent to streets with less
than 40 feet of right of way
30 ft. 20 ft. 20 ft. 20 ft.

Interior side yard setback
 On lots 30 feet or less in
width
 On lots over 30 feet and up
to 60 feet in width;
 On lots over 60 feet and up
to 100 feet in width;
 On lots over 100 feet in
width
--
--
5 ft. + 10 ft.
10 ft.
3 ft.
5 ft.
5 ft. + 10 ft.
10 ft.
3 ft.
5 ft.
5 ft. + 10
ft.
10 ft.
_
_
5 ft. + 10
ft.
10 ft.

Rear yard setback 20 ft. 15 ft. 15 ft. 15 ft.

Other:

Building coverage (as % of total lot
area) (provided that all other
requirements, including open space,
are provided on the site)
30% 40% 60% 60%
Landscaped or natural open space (as
% of total lot area)
_ _ 35% 35%
Building height
 Principal dwellings
 Detached accessory
structures (not ADU’s)
- Flat roof
- Sloped roof
40 ft.
14 ft.
30 ft.
40 ft.

14.ft.
30 ft.
40 ft.
14 ft.
30 ft.
40 ft.
14 ft.
30 ft.

Minimum building envelope,
exclusive of setbacks and slopes
greater than 40%, with access and
adequate building area
2,000 sq. ft. 2,000 sq. ft. 5,000 sq.
ft.
5,000 sq.
ft.

17.25.200 AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS

2. In accordance with Program H2.3.1 of the General Plan Housing Element, affordable housing incentives shall be offered to promote establishment of affordable housing, which shall include the following:
a. A density bonus of no greater than 100 percent of the base density, as determined by the General Plan Land Use Map; the actual density bonus shall be based upon the number of units provided to households with very low income, lower income, and qualifying residents as defined in this section by State law (Government Code Section 65915 for density bonuses and other incentives). The density bonus may be permitted in geographic areas of the housing development other than the areas where the units for the lower income households are located.

Table 17.35.040.A

ACCESSORY USES AND STRUCTURES PERMITTED IN COMMERCIAL AND

PUBLIC ZONES

17.35.240 EMERGENCY SHELTERS
C. Emergency shelters are subject to the general development standards in Table 17.35.050.A.

In accordance with the authority granted to the City in section 65583(a) (4) of the Government Code, an emergency shelter must also meet the following development and management standards:

1. The shelter may serve no more than 6 persons beds per night. This standard shall be reevaluated at the City’s discretion based upon any changes in law or policy.

2. The shelter shall have not less than one parking space for each 250 square feet of gross floor area Parking for the shelter shall be provided as required for multiple family residential uses in Section 17.25.070, where number of beds would replace the number of bedrooms for the parking ratio. A 6-bed shelter shall require minimum of four (4) parking spaces. unless it is demonstrated to the City by credible evidence that a different parking ratio is appropriate based on the shelter’s demonstrated need.

17.35.250 LOW BARRIER NAVIGATION CENTERS
A. Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to establish development standards for low-barrier navigation centers and to ensure this use is constructed and operated in a manner that is consistent with the requirements and allowances of state law, specifically Article 12 of Chapter 3 of Division 1 of Planning and Zoning Law commencing with California Government Code Section 65660.

B. Applicability. The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all low-barrier navigation center projects.

C. Permit Required. A planning permit is required prior to establishment of any low-barrier navigation center project meeting either of the following criteria. The permit shall be a ministerial action without discretionary review or a hearing. The City shall notify a developer whether the developer’s application is complete within 30 days, pursuant to California Government Code Section 65943. Action shall be taken within 60 days of a complete application being filed.

D. Development and Operational Standards. A low-barrier navigation center development is a use by-right in areas zoned for mixed-use and nonresidential zones permitting multifamily uses, if it meets the following requirements:

1. Connected Services. It offers services to connect people to permanent housing through a services plan that identifies services staffing.

2. Coordinated Entry System. It is linked to a coordinated entry system, so that staff in the interim facility or staff who co-locate in the facility may conduct assessments and provide services to connect people to permanent housing. “Coordinated entry system” means a centralized or coordinated assessment system developed pursuant to Section 576.400(d) or Section 578.7(a)(8), as applicable, of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations, as those sections read on January 1, 2020, and any related requirements, designed to coordinate program participant intake, assessment, and referrals.

3. Code Compliant. It complies with Chapter 6.5 (commencing with Section 8255) of Division 8 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.

4. Homeless Management Information System. It has a system for entering information regarding client stays, client demographics, client income, and exit destination through the local Homeless Management Information System, as defined by Section 578.3 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations.

E. Definitions.

1. Low-Barrier Navigation Centers. A housing-first, low-barrier, service-enriched shelter focused on moving people into permanent housing that provides temporary living facilities while case managers connect individuals experiencing homelessness to income, public benefits, health services, shelter, and housing. “Low barrier” means best practices to reduce barriers to entry, and may include, but is not limited to, the following:
(a) The presence of partners if it is not a population-specific site, such as for survivors of domestic violence or sexual assault, women, or youth. (b) Pets.
(c) The storage of possessions.
(d) Privacy, such as partitions around beds in a dormitory setting or in larger rooms containing more than two beds, or private rooms.

2. Use by Right. Use by right has the meaning defined in subdivision (i) of Section 65583.2. Division 13 (commencing with Section 21000) of the California Public Resources Code shall not apply to actions taken by a public agency to lease, convey, or encumber land owned by a public agency, or to facilitate the lease, conveyance, or encumbrance of land owned by a public agency, or to provide financial assistance to, or otherwise approve, a Low-Barrier Navigation Center constructed or allowed by this section.

End of Exhibit A

EXHIBIT B
Zoning Map Excerpt, Proposed R-4 Zone
(On the Following Page and www.citybigbearlake.com/housingelement) Rezone to R-4
APN 232-830-125
Rezone to R-4
APN's:
031-141-113
031-141-117
031-142-102
031-142-103
031-142-139
Sources: Esri, HERE, Garmin, USGS, Intermap, INCREMENT P, NRCan, Esri Japan, METI, Esri China (Hong Kong), Esri Korea, Esri (Thailand), NGCC, (c) OpenStreetMap contributors, and the GIS User Community
PARCELS PROPOSED TO BE REZONED FROM R-3 (MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO R-4 (HIGH DENSITY MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL):

PROPOSED ZONING
7/29/2022
Legend
Parcels proposed to be rezoned
Proposed Zoning
SOB Overlay District
R-1 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
R-3 MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
R-4 HIGH DENSITY MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
C-1 COMMERCIAL-SERVICE
C-2 COMMERCIAL-GENERAL
C-3 COMMERCIAL-VISITOR
C-4 COMMERCIAL-RECREATION
C-5 COMMERCIAL-INDUSTRIAL

P-OS PUBLIC/OPEN SPACE
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ATTACHMENT 3

CEQA NOTICE OF EXEMPTION
TO: Clerk of the Board of Supervisors FROM: Planning Department County of San Bernardino City of Big Bear Lake
385 N. Arrowhead Avenue, 2nd Floor P. O. Box 10000
San Bernardino, CA 92415-0130 Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
Project Title:

General Plan Amendment 2021-019, Development Code Amendment 2022-046 Project Location - Specific:

City-wide
Description of Project:

The City of Big Bear Lake has initiated the proposed amendments to process the state-mandated 2021-2029 Housing Element (6th Cycle) and implement several Housing Element programs to remain complaint and consistent with state law. Specifically, the project will implement Programs H1-A (Adequate Housing Sites), H1-B (Variety of Housing), Program H3-A (Development Review Procedures), H3-B (Emergency Shelters, Low Barrier Navigation Centers), and H6-B (Reasonable Accommodation). Implementation of these programs result in amendments to Chapters 17.02 (Definitions), 17.03 (General Procedures), 17.25 (Residential Zones) and 17.35 (Commercial and Public Zones) of Title 17 of the Municipal Code. In addition, implementation of Program H1-A and H1-B are in response comments from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), who has expressed concern over the overlay which allows a minimum density of 20 units per acre on six (6) sites that were approved in the 4th cycle (2008) and 5th cycle (2014) Housing Elements to provide adequate sites for the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA). Accordingly, the amendments will establish a new General Plan land use designation, High Density Residential, and a corresponding R-4 zone on the six (6) parcels, which are referred to as Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 311-411-13, 311-411-17, 311-421-02, 311- 421-03, 311-421-39, and 2328-301-25. The Amendments will replace the overlay with the R-4 zone and create a maximum density of 24 units per acre on the 6 sites. The applications are proposed concurrently, in order to meet both the State’s deadlines and timelines provided in Housing Element programs. Processing the applications concurrently also maintains consistency between the two documents. Therefore, by creating a maximum density of 24 units per acre in the R-4 zone, the project realizes a maximum buildout on each of the six R-4 sites. None of the proposed amendments would directly result in any physical development, nor will the proposed amendments result in any change to the built-out environment as envisioned by the General Plan.

Name of Public Agency Approving Project:

City Council, City of Big Bear Lake
Exempt Status: (check one) (State type and section number) XX Statutory Exemption. Section: 15061(b)(3)
Reasons why project is exempt:

General Plan Amendment 2021-019, Development Code Amendment 2022-046 Notice of Exemption
The recommended amendments involve a series of minor text changes to streamline several administrative processes, clarify Code language, and better alignment with State law. None of the proposed amendments would directly result in any physical development, nor will the proposed amendments result in physical development or any change to the built-out environment as envisioned by the General Plan or Development Code. Therefore, the proposed Development Code Amendments are not a “project” under Public Resources Code section 21065, and, in the alternative, are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3), the “common sense exemption,” where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment.

Lead Agency or Contact Person: Area Code/Telephone/Extension Sue O’Strander (909) 866-5831
Date: ______________ Signature:_____________________________

MEETING
DATE: September 19, 2022
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THROUGH: Kelly Ent, Acting City Manager
FROM: Erica Stephenson, City Clerk/Director of Human Resources SUBJECT: Discussion – City Council Policy, Procedures, and Rules of Order Manual

BACKGROUND
On March 7, 2022, the City Council adopted the City Council Policy, Procedures and Rules of Order Manual (Rules of Order). Per the Rules of Order, Chapter 4, Section III. B, titled “Councilmember Agenda Requests”, “any City Council member, with the concurrence of one additional Council member, may request to place an item on an upcoming City Council meeting agenda…such request may be made during “Council Member Board/Committee Reports & Comments” in a City Council Meeting…”.

DISCUSSION
At the August 15, 2022 City Council Meeting, during the Council Member Board/Committee Reports and Comments section, Mayor Pro Tem Mote made a future Agenda item request to review the Rules of Order. This request was seconded by Mayor Herrick. Therefore this item is being placed on the Agenda to provide Council an opportunity to review and discuss their current Rules of Order policy.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this Council discussion.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
None requiring review under California Environmental Quality Act.

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council engage in review and discussion regarding the City Council Policy, Procedures, and Rules of Order Manual. If it is determined Council has a desire to amend the current policy, detailed staff direction should be provided with a formal motion and roll call vote.

ATTACHMENT

1. City Council Policy, Procedures, and Rules of Order Manual ATTACHMENT 1
City of Big Bear Lake
City Council Policy, Procedures, and Rules of Order Manual Adopted by the Big Bear Lake City Council
by Resolution No. 2022-21 on March 7, 2022
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS i
CHAPTER 1 – INTRODUCTION & PURPOSE 1
CHAPTER 2 – ROLE OF CITY COUNCIL 2
CHAPTER 3 – COUNCIL MEETINGS 11
CHAPTER 4 – AGENDA 20
CHAPTER 5 – MEETING RULES OF CONDUCT AND DECORUM 22
CHAPTER 6 – ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS 34
CHAPTER 7 – RELATIONSHIP AND CONDUCT 38
CHAPTER 8 – COMMUNICATION AND REPRESENTATION 43
CHAPTER 9 – COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES AND BOARDS 48
CHAPTER 10 – ENFORCEMENT 51
1 CHAPTER 1 – INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE
I. PURPOSE OF MANUAL
A. Compile, Revise and Adopt Rules and Policies. By adopting this Policy, Procedures and Rules of Order Manual (“Manual”), the City Council of the City of Big Bear Lake (the “City Council” or “Council”) hereby establishes updated Rules of Order for the preparation of its agendas, conduct of its meetings, and transaction of other City business. In addition, by adopting this Manual, the City Council further compiles, consolidates, updates and supersedes any prior related Council Policies, Resolutions, rules and administrative procedures that have been formally adopted by the City Council addressing the subject matter and/or the topics discussed herein.

B. Provide Standards and Guidance. The purpose of this Manual is to set a standard of professionalism for the conduct of the City Council’s business. Big Bear Lake has a long and proud tradition of open government and civil, intelligent public discourse.

This Manual is intended to enhance public participation and Council debate so that the best possible decisions can be made for Big Bear Lake. While attempting not to be overly restrictive; procedures, policies, and codes of ethics and conduct are being established and/or clarified so that expectations and practices are clearly articulated to guide City Councilmembers in their day-to-day conduct and actions.

C. Ease of Reference. Having the majority of the rules, procedures, practices and policies (hereinafter collectively “Rules”) of the Big Bear Lake City Council consolidated and contained in a single, easily-accessible document will clarify expectations and responsibilities and will streamline the conduct of meetings and other City Council business in the public interest.

II. EFFECTIVE DATE AND PERIODIC REVIEW/UPDATE OF MANUAL A. Effective Date. The rules contained in this Manual shall be in effect immediately upon their adoption by City Council resolution, and shall remain in effect until such time at this Manual is amended and new Rules are adopted and/or updated by City Council Resolution.

B. Periodic Review. This Manual will be reviewed on an as needed basis, and revised by City Council Resolution if and as needed.
2 CHAPTER 2 – ROLE OF CITY COUNCIL
I. OVERVIEW
A. City Council Acts as a Body. One of the fundamental tenets of city governance is recognizing that the City Council acts as a body. No individual Councilmember has extraordinary powers beyond those of other members. Although the Mayor and the Mayor Pro Tempore (“Pro Tem”) have additional ceremonial, parliamentary and administrative responsibilities as described below and elsewhere in this Manual, with respect to the establishment of policies, voting, and in other significant areas, all members are equal.

B. Establishment of City Policy. City Policy is established, and direction is given to City staff by a majority vote of the Council. Neither the Mayor nor the Mayor Pro Tem has veto power or any other policy-making authority beyond that of the other Councilmembers.

C. Decisions of Majority of Body Binding on City Council. While individual Councilmembers may disagree with decisions of the majority, a decision of the majority does bind the City Council to a course of action and provides City staff with clear direction to follow. Similarly, City staff is responsible to ensure that the policy set by the City Council is implemented and upheld consistent with the wishes of the majority. Implementation of City Council policy by staff does not reflect a bias against Councilmembers who held a minority opinion on an issue.

II. COUNCIL ELECTION AND GOVERNANCE
The City of Big Bear Lake is governed by a five-member City Council elected by-district to four-year terms on a staggered basis. Councilmembers are elected in the general election in November of even-numbered years. The Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem will be appointed by a majority vote of the entire membership of the City Council. The City Council shall appoint the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem for one-year terms at the first regular meeting in December of every year or as soon thereafter as feasible and, when applicable, following the certification of election results and seating of new City Councilmembers. The newly-appointed Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem assume their positions immediately following the majority vote. Prior to this meeting, the Council and Council-elect (in even numbered years) will be invited to participate in a regularly scheduled or special meeting in November to provide each Councilmember and/or Councilmember-elect the opportunity to express their interest in becoming the Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem and/or in participating in various committees and agencies.

The nomination and appointment procedure for the offices of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem shall be conducted in successive order and as show below. 3 1. The City Clerk opens nominations.

2. The City Clerk receives up to one nomination per Councilmember until no further nominations are forthcoming. Seconds are not required.

3. The City Clerk closes nominations.

4. The City Clerk calls on each Councilmember to cast by verbal vote the name of his/her nominee of choice.

5. The City Clerk announces the outcome of the vote and declares the appointment upon a majority vote of the full membership.

6. If an appointment is not confirmed, the City Clerk repeats the foregoing procedure once more on the prospect of the City Council reaching agreement.

The newly-appointed Mayor shall preside over the process for the office of Mayor Pro Tem, unless he/she prefers the City Clerk facilitate the appointment.

Should the Council be unsuccessful in its appointment efforts, whether it be by insufficiency of votes or failed action pursuant to Chapter 5, Section R, Tie Votes, the item shall be reconsidered during the next regular City Council meeting in expectation of securing the requisite consensus of the full body. If such consensus is not gained after the second consecutive Council meeting during which one or more appointments were considered, the sitting Mayor and/or Mayor Pro Tem, as applicable, shall remain in office until the next annual organizational meeting.

III. ROLE AND DUTIES OF MAYOR
A. Official Ceremonial Head of City. The Mayor is recognized as the official head of the City for all ceremonial purposes and shall perform such other duties consistent with the office as set forth in this Manual and as may be delegated to the Mayor by majority vote of the City Council.

B. Presiding Officer. The Mayor is the Presiding Officer at all meetings of the City Council and acts as the chair. In this role, the Mayor has authority and discretion:

1. to preserve order at all Council meetings by facilitating the effective conduct of business during meetings and assisting, when deemed necessary, fellow Councilmembers in understanding their roles and responsibilities in municipal governance;
4 2. to enforce (or cause to be enforced) the Meeting Rules of Conduct and Decorum as set forth in Chapter 5 of this Manual;

3. to determine the order of business at meetings of the City Council; and

4. to require any person addressing the City Council to be sworn as a witness and to testify under oath when, for example, testifying in judicial or quasi-judicial proceedings. The Mayor or the Presiding Officer shall also require such swearing-in if directed to do so by a majority of the Council.

C. External Communication of Policy. The Mayor is to faithfully communicate the position of the Council majority in matters of policy.

D. Seating Arrangement for City Council. The Mayor assumes the center chair on the dais and oversees the seating location of the other Councilmembers at all meetings of the Council, in council chambers or elsewhere. The Mayor will, following each Council election of officers and at such other times as the Mayor deems it necessary, establish the seating arrangements of the Councilmembers. The Mayor Pro Tem will always be seated immediately next to the Mayor.

E. Signing Documents. The Mayor, whenever available, shall sign all ordinances, resolutions and other documents that have been adopted and authorized by the City Council and require an official signature. However, the City Manager or another City official may sign certain documents when so authorized by Council action and/or the provisions of the Big Bear Lake Municipal Code.

F. Absence of Mayor. In the absence of the Mayor, the Mayor Pro Tem performs the duties of the Mayor, including acting as the Presiding Officer at meetings. When both the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem are absent from any meeting of the Council, the City Clerk shall call the Council to order, whereupon a temporary Presiding Officer shall be elected by the Councilmembers present to serve until the arrival of the Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem, or until adjournment, whichever comes first.

G. New Councilmember Orientation. The City Manager will lead, with assistance from the City Attorney and City Clerk, new Councilmember orientations to provide a comprehensive overview of City operations, policies, ordinances, applicable State law, current projects, and current initiatives.

IV. ROLE AND DUTIES OF ALL COUNCILMEMBERS
A. Annual Review of Residency. Government Code Section 36052(a) requires Councilmembers of this City to maintain a legal residence or domicile within the City of Big Bear Lake and rules regarding residency are further discussed in Section 243 5 and 244 of the Government Code. To properly ensure compliance, Councilmembers shall be required to certify with the City Clerk immediately following the adoption of the Manual and again on an annual basis at a Council meeting in December, their residency or domicile within the City of Big Bear Lake.

B. Advance Preparation for Meetings.

1. Prior Review of Agenda Materials. Prior to attending Council and committee meetings, study sessions and/or workshops, Councilmembers shall read or otherwise familiarize themselves with each agenda and supporting documentation for the items thereon.

2. Seek Prior Clarification for Agenda Materials. In respect for everyone’s time and to help ensure that individual Councilmembers may be equipped to make informed decisions, do his/her best work, and move meetings forward in a meaningful way, it is incumbent upon each Councilmember to promptly seek answers to questions he/she may have about the posted agenda items and agenda-package materials for the immediately pending meeting. Toward fulfilling these objectives, Councilmembers should seek the aforementioned assistance from the City Manager, the City Attorney, or City Clerk as soon as possible after receipt of the agenda packet and prior to the meeting to which the agenda packet relates. The City Manager may delegate specific City staff to respond to questions, as may be helpful to the Councilmember and/or City Manager.

3. Avoid Unfair Surprise. Councilmembers should advise the City Manager in advance of issues or questions they intend to bring up at a public meeting.

This refers to issues and questions that City staff would not normally anticipate or have researched for that particular meeting.

4. Report Possible Absences. Each Councilmember shall report immediately to the Mayor, City Manager, and City Clerk any likelihood of absence in order to ensure the most effective facilitation of City Council meetings. Any member of the Council not in attendance at a Council meeting shall be noted as “absent”. Such absences shall be considered unexcused , unless the City Council formally excuses an absence by a majority vote, in which case the absent member of the Council shall be noted as “excused”.

C. Council Vacancies. Whenever a vacancy occurs in the Office of City Councilmember, the City Council will fill the vacancy by appointment or special election in accordance with the procedures set forth in Government Code Section 36512 or the provisions of Municipal Code Section 2.08.040 adopted by the City Council. If a vacancy is to be filled by appointment, and in order that the Council may 6 select the candidate best suited to the position, the City shall initiate an application and interview process which shall be robust, uniform, and free from the appearance of impropriety. Except for official communications with the City Manager’s office, which includes the City Clerk, all contact between Councilmembers and candidates regarding the appointment process and/or potential appointment is restricted to a formal interview process during a public meeting. Any candidate who violates this protocol may be excluded from appointment.

D. Leadership, Goals and Policy; Ex-Officio Roles of the City Council.

1. Leadership, Goals and Policy. City Councilmembers are elected to provide leadership in setting goals and in formulating policies. The City Council is the focal point for identifying and interpreting the wishes of the citizens and translating these into specific programs. Successful goal setting and policy formulation largely depend on a good working relationship amongst the Council and between the Council and the administrative staff. Under the City Manager’s direction, staff can provide assistance in analyzing the City’s needs, suggesting action programs, and calculating the costs of proposals.