CITY OF
BIG BEAR LAKE California
Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes - December 19, 2023
An Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Big Bear Lake was called to order by Mayor Melnick at 5:03 p.m., Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at the Civic Center, 39707 Big Bear Boulevard, Big Bear Lake, California.
OPEN SESSION
Flag Salute and Moment of Silence: Flag Salute led by Mayor Pro Tem Segovia Councilmembers Present: Mayor Perri Melnick
Mayor Pro Tem Kendi Segovia
Councilmember Bynette Mote
Councilmember Randall Putz
Councilmember Absent: Councilmember Rick Herrick
Others Present: Erik Sund, City Manager
Albert Maldonado, Assistant City Attorney
Erica Stephenson, City Clerk
PRESENTATIONS
Presentation to the Public Works Department in recognition of the American Public Works Association (APWA) 2023 Project of the Year Award, which they were recently honored to receive for the Moonridge Road Corridor Improvements Project; the presentation included a special recognition of Associate Engineer Israel Gomez.
Introduction of new employee Jessika Leverich, Neighborhood Preservation Officer I in the Management Services Department.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Rick Snow. Big Bear Lake business owner, provided his opinion that the City Council isn't listening to Big Bear Lake voters; stated he doesn't agree with the revised STR ordinance.
Barbara Olsen, Big Bear Lake resident, shared her beliefs that the proposed Vacation Rental Ordinance is becoming more restrictive, and doesn't help vacation rental owners.
Ronald Snow, Big Bear Lake resident, expressed his disappointment in several of the actions that have been taken recently by Mayor Melnick; suggested she should be recalled.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Councilmember Putz, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Segovia to approve the Consent Calendar as follows:
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1.1 RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO S. PORTER, INC.
FOR THE DEMOLITION OF THE PROPERTY AT 42106 BIG BEAR BOULEVARD Approved and adopted the following resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-88
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACT TO S. PORTER, INC. FOR THE DEMOLITION OF THE
PROPERTY AT 42106 BIG BEAR BOULEVARD; AUTHORIZING A
FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 BUDGET APPROPRIATION; AND FINDING
THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
1.2 ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND UPDATING THE CITY'S
VACATION RENTAL REGULATIONS
Approved and adopted the following ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-518
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BIG BEAR
LAKE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER
4.01 ("VACATION RENTALS") OF TITLE 4 ("VISITOR-SERVING USES AND TOURISM") OF THE BIG BEAR LAKE MUNICIPAL CODE TO
AMEND AND UPDATE THE CITY'S SCHEDULE OF FINES, PENALTIES
AND PROCEDURES TO ADDRESS NONCOMPLIANCE WITH THE
CITY'S VACATION RENTAL REGULATIONS AND MAKING OTHER
TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS TO SAID REGULATIONS
The Consent Calendar was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Putz, Segovia, Melnick
NOES: Mote
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Herrick
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
None.
2. COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, & ADDITIONAL CITY BUSINESS
CITY CLERK, CITY ATTORNEY, CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
City Clerk Erica Stephenson announced that City Hall will be closed on December 25'h and 26th in observance of the Christmas holiday.
City Manager Erik Sund reported that the Village Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony was a great success. He wished everyone Happy Holidays.
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• COUNCILMEMBER BOARD/COMMITTEE REPORTS & COMMENTS
Councilmember Putz informed the City Council that the League of California Cities has released their 2024 Advocacy Priorities.
Councilmember Putz (seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Segovia) requested to review the City Council's Rules of Order policy at an upcoming workshop meeting.
Mayor Melnick wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a safe & Happy New Year.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council at this Open Session, Mayor Melnick adjourned the meeting at 5:24 p.m.
Erica Stephenson
Erica Stephenson, City Clerk