Regular Meeting Minutes – April 10, 2024
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Big Bear Lake was called to order by Mayor Melnick at 4:33 p.m., Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at the Civic Center, 39707 Big Bear Boulevard, Big Bear Lake, California.
A motion was made by Councilmember Herrick seconded by Mayor Melnick, to excuse Mayor Pro Tem Segovia from attendance at this meeting.
Said motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Putz, Herrick, Melnick
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
EXCUSED: Segovia
OPEN SESSION
Flag Salute: Flag Salute led by Councilmember Herrick
Councilmembers Present: Mayor Perri Melnick
Councilmember Rick Herrick
Councilmember Randall Putz
Councilmember Excused: Mayor Pro Tem Kendi Segovia
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 concerns about the City’s recent property acquisitions.
City Manager Erik Sund announced that the City Council was going to cancel the Closed Session that was previously scheduled on this Agenda and defer those 2 Closed Session items to the May 8 City Council meeting to allow for all City Councilmembers to be present and participate in Closed Session.
City Attorney Stephen P. Deitsch informed the public that there would now be an approximate 20 minute break until the Open Session resumes; and reminded the City Council that City business can’t be discussed during the break and must be deferred until Open Session resumes at 5:00 p.m.
At the hour of 4:40 p.m., Mayor Melnick called for a recess.
At the hour of 5:01 p.m., Mayor Melnick resumed Open Session.
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PRESENTATIONS
• Presentation of a Proclamation to Interim Associate Network Officer Hillary Steenson-Ray from the San Bernardino County Children’s Network Declaring April 2024 as Child Abuse Prevention Month.
• Introduction of new employee Monica Molina-Connolly, Executive Assistant in the Management Services Department.
• Presentation from Assistant City Manager Sean Sullivan providing an overview of the Castle Rock Trailhead Parking Lot Project.
OPEN SESSION PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Ellen Clarke, Big Bear Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, highlighted several of the Big Bear Chamber of Commerce’s upcoming projects and events; some of which include, the First Annual Big Bear Restaurant Week that will be held May 5-9, updating their website, working on the East Valley Murals Project and the Chambers’s Annual Meeting that will be held on the first Tuesday of June.
Dan Gulbranson, Big Bear Lake resident, provided his thoughts related to fire evacuations; expressed concerns about City operations.
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 03/01/24 THROUGH 03/28/24 IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,532,288.82 AND THE FEBRUARY 2024 TREASURER’S REPORT Approved.
1.2 APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES FROM THE FEBRUARY 29, 2024 SPECIAL
MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL
Approved.
1.3 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS RELATED TO TRACT MAP NO. 18580
Approved and adopted the following resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-14
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRACT MAP NO. 18580, THE PINES SUBDIVISION, AND AUTHORIZING THE
RELEASE OF THE PERFORMANCE BOND
1.4 RESOLUTION ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF AN ENGINEER’S REPORT
AND RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE VILLAGE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1-92
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Approved and adopted the following resolutions entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-15
RESOLUTION ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF AN ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR THE VILLAGE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1-92 &
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-16
RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE VILLAGE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1-92
1.5 AUTHORIZATION OF BID SOLICITATIONS FOR UPCOMING CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
Approved.
The Consent Calendar was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Putz, Herrick, Melnick
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
EXCUSED: Segovia
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 a Special Meeting will be held in the morning on May 8th at City Hall. Additionally, she explained that at the June 12th meeting three election related resolutions will be presented to City Council for consideration, if the resolutions are adopted the City’s November 2024 election will be consolidated with the San Bernardino County elections.
City Manager Erik Sund reminded the public to sign up for the City’s The Week That Was and Elevation 6752 newsletters. He also announced that the City will be participating in Earth Day, this annual event will be held on April 26th.
• COUNCILMEMBER BOARD/COMMITTEE REPORTS & COMMENTS
Councilmember Putz shared that he attended the League of California Cities Environmental Quality Policy Committee meeting. The meeting provided an overview of the proposed State legislations and the State’s budget. Councilmember Putz (seconded by Councilmember Herrick) made a request for two future agenda items; he would like the City Council to revisit the Rules of Order and he also requested to include a discussion item to seek direction on what are appropriate actions for
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Councilmembers when they’re appointed to represent the City on a board/committee.
Councilmember Herrick shared that he is continuing to work with SBCTA on the Rathbun Creek Trial extension project, reported on recent BBARWA meetings, and shared that Highway 38 will be closed on April 11th due to the Redlands Bicycle Classic.
Mayor Melnick announced that the West End Redevelopment Advisory Committee received more than 280 responses from the community, and 28 residents volunteered to serve on the advisory committee. Mayor Melnick shared that at the Special City Council Meeting in February it was decided that no action was going to be taken on former Councilmember Mote’s seat. She added that she cares about all of the citizens of Big Bear Lake, and although the seat may be vacant she assured the residents that they are all represented.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council at this Open Session, Mayor Melnick adjourned the meeting at 5:39 p.m.
Erica Stephenson, City Clerk