CITY OF
BIG BEAR LAKE California
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Regular Meeting Minutes - March 13, 2024
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Big Bear Lake was called to order by Mayor Melnick at 4:30 p.m., Wed., March 13, 2024, at the Civic Center, 39707 Big Bear Blvd., Big Bear Lake, California.
OPEN SESSION
Flag Salute: Flag Salute led by Councilmember Herrick
Invocation: Invocation was led by Pastor Mike Craig from Bear Valley Church.
Councilmembers Present: Mayor Perri Melnick
Mayor Pro Tem Kendi Segovia
Councilmember Rick Herrick
Councilmember Randall Putz
Others Present: Erik Sund, City Manager
Stephen P. Deitsch, City Attorney
Erica Stephenson, City Clerk
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Dan Gulbranson, Big Bear Lake resident, expressed his concern regarding the City purchasing the property that is included in Closed Session; questioned the cost and the City's potential uses of the property.
At the hour of 4:36 p.m., Mayor Melnick called for a recess to Closed Session.
At the hour of 5:00 p.m., Mayor Melnick resumed Open Session.
PRESENTATIONS
• Presentation from Kelly Ent, Deputy City Manager / Chief Financial Officer providing the City's Quarterly (July 2023 - December 2023) Financial Update. • Presentation from Erik Sund, City Manager, providing an overview on this year's winter parking citations.
RESULTS OF CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Stephen P. Deitsch, announced that the City Council discussed the following item in Closed Session and no reportable action was taken by the City Council.
1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.8 Property 40940 Pennsylvania Ave (Former Big Bear Elementary School Site), APN:0309-111-01 City Negotiator: City Manager Erik Sund
Negotiating Party: Bear Valley Unified School District
Under Negotiation: Price & Terms of Payment
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OPEN SESSION PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Dan Gulbranson, Big Bear Lake resident, expressed his overall dissatisfaction with the City's leadership.
Ginger Carlisle, Big Bear resident, shared her frustrations regarding parking citations that were issued to her parents' hospice caregivers.
Tammy Romney, Big Bear Hospice Caregiver, asked that her parking citation be reviewed again, as she believes there may be grounds for dismissal.
Patrice Duncan, Sugarloaf resident, thanked City Council for their dedicated service, especially during the challenging times that have occurred over the last few years.
Phil Hamilton, Big Bear Lake resident, shared his gratitude to the City for all the hard work and dedication that goes into making our community a great place to live.
Tasha Ross, Big Bear Lake second homeowner, shared her concerns regarding trash in her neighborhood; provided her opinion and suggestions regarding the revised Good Neighbor Policy.
Sandy Duong, Big Bear Lake second homeowner, expressed her frustration with the length and format of the revised Good Neighbor Policy.
Bernard Bryan, Big Bear Lake resident, expressed his dissatisfaction with the City Council and thanked Bynette Mote for resigning as a Councilmember.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Councilmember Herrick, seconded by Councilmember Putz to approve the Consent Calendar as follows:
1.1 APPROVE DEMANDS - CHECK ISSUE DATE 1/26/24 THROUGH 2/29/24 IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,057,506.26 AND THE JANUARY 2024 TREASURER'S REPORT Approved.
1.2 RESOLUTION AWARDING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO
LANCE, SOLL & LUNGHARD, LLP FOR FINANCIAL AUDITING AND REPORTING
SERVICES
Approved and adopted the following resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-09
RESOLUTION AWARDING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT TO LANCE, SOLL & LUNGHARD, LLP FOR FINANCIAL
AUDITING AND REPORTING SERVICES
1.3 RESOLUTION APPROVING A VECTOR CONTROL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Approved and adopted the following resolution entitled:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-10
RESOLUTION APPROVING A VECTOR CONTROL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
1.4 RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO WGJ
ENTERPRISES DBA PCI FOR THE 2024 CITYWIDE LINE STRIPING PROJECT Approved and adopted the following ordinance entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-11
RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO
WGJ ENTERPRISES DBA PCI FOR THE 2024 CITYWIDE LINE
STRIPPING PROJECT
1.5 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH SWEEPING CORP OF
AMERICA FOR CITYWIDE STREET SWEEPING SERVICES
Approved and adopted the following ordinance entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-12
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH SWEEPING CORP OF
AMERICA FOR CITYWIDE STREET SWEEPING SERVICES
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MEMBER DUES
Approved and adopted the following resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-13
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SAN BERNARDINO COUNCIL OF
GOVERNMENTS JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 4
REGARDING MEMBER DUES
The Consent Calendar was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Segovia, Putz, Herrick, Melnick
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
None
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2. DISCUSSION/ACTIONITEM
At the hour of 5:56 p.m., Councilmember Herrick announced that he was recusing himself from Item
2.1 due to a potential business related conflict of interest, and then he left the meeting since this was the last item listed on the Agenda.
2.1 BIG BEAR LAKE TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
PRESENTATION
City Manager Erik Sund, provided a brief overview of the Big Bear Lake Tourism Business Improvement District (BBLTBID). Loren Hafen, Board President of Visit Big Bear (VBB), bresented on the historical/current funding sources and how they compare against competing destinations. Lastly, Travis Scott, CEO of VBB, highlighted the organization's mission. showcased the website and recent accomplishments, addressed crisis management strategies, and discussed future plans moving forward.
Following the presentation and City Council questions, Mayor Melnick invited up speakers who wanted to make a public comment on this item and no individuals approached the City Council. Then the City Council provided comments and engaged in a related discussion.
Mayor Pro Tem Segovia made a motion, seconded by Mayor Melnick, to establish an Ad Hoc Committee that Mayor Pro Tem Segovia and Mayor Melnick would serve on to work with representatives from VBB to review the BBLTBID MOU. The purpose of the Ad Hoc Committee would be to work collaboratively with VBB representatives to identify potential revisions to the BBLTBID MOU and to bring those suggestions back to the City Council for further review and consideration.
Said motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Putz, Segovia, Melnick
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Herrick
ABSENT: None
3. COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, & ADDITIONAL CITY BUSINESS
• CITY CLERK, CITY ATTORNEY, CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
City Manager Sund made an announcement regarding the recent power outage that occurred over the weekend. He also provided an update on Big Bear bald eagles, Jackie and Shadow. • COUNCILMEMBER BOARD/COMMITTEE REPORTS & COMMENTS
Councilmember Putz shared a brief summary of the recent San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) meeting he attended.
Mayor Pro Tem Segovia shared that she attended her first Big Bear Area Regional Wastewater Agency (BBARWA) board meeting. She added that many attendees expressed concerns about the cost of Replenish Big Bear and the fact that it was not presented to the public for a vote.
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Mayor Melnick announced that the Polar Plunge for the Special Olympics will take place on Saturday, March 16". Additionally, she shared that information on the West End Redevelopment Committee was included in the recent Elevation 6752' newsletter.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council at this Open Session, Mayor Melnick adjourned the meeting at 6:59 p.m.
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Erica Stephenson, City Clerk