CITY OF
BIG BEAR LAKE California
TISORPORATED .S
Regular Meeting Minutes - May 8, 2024
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Big Bear Lake was called to order by Mayor Melnick at 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at the Civic Center, 39707 Big Bear Boulevard, Big Bear Lake, California.
OPEN SESSION
Flag Salute: Flag Salute led by Mayor Pro Tem Segovia
Invocation: Invocation was provided by Jim Lona,
Commander of American Legion Post 584
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
Rick Snow, Big Bear Lake business owner, expressed his overall frustration with the City's management.
Scott Jeffress, Big Bear Lake resident, read a letter on behalf of Bynette Mote.
Joyce Barker, Big Bear Lake resident, continued reading a letter on behalf of Bynette Mote.
Charlie Brewster, Big Bear Lake business owner, shared his dissatisfaction with the City Manager.
Daniel Gulbranson. Big Bear Lake resident, questioned the City's hiring and appointment processes.
At the hour of 4:12 p.m., Mayor Melnick called for a recess to Closed Session.
At the hour of 5:00 p.m., Mayor Melnick resumed Open Session.
RESULTS OF CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Stephen P. Deitsch, announced that the City Council discussed the following items in Closed Session. He further stated that the City Council did not complete their discussion on the Closed Session items.
City Attorney Deitsch recommended for the City Council to recess to Closed Session after tonight's Open Session is adjourned. Then at the conclusion of Closed Session it was announced that after further City Council consideration, there was no reportable action.
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1. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Govt. Code Section 54957 Title of Position: City Manager
2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Govt. Code Section 54956.8 Property: 40277 Big Bear Boulevard, APN:0307-184-10
Link to Google Map: https://maps.app.goo.g|/WAtSCnpPPfzP6oR28 City Negotiator: City Manager Erik Sund
Negotiating Party: David Kruk, Go Vector One LLC
Under Negotiation: Price & Terms of Payment
3. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Govt. Code Section 54956.8 Property: 844 Tulip Lane, APN:0307-111-06
Link to Google Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/DP65dVrhyK2J2cE16 City Negotiator: City Manager Erik Sund
Negotiating Party: Shahin, R & P Family Trust
Under Negotiation: Price & Terms of Payment
PRESENTATIONS
• Presentation of a 5-year Employee Service Award to Israel Gomez Rosales, Associate Engineer. • Introduction of new employee Maggie Torres, Accountant I - Finance/Treasury Services Department.
• Introduction of new employee Patricia Lopez, Administrative Assistant - Public Works Department. • Presentation of a Proclamation to the Public Works Department Declaring the week of May 15-21 as National Public Works Week.
• Presentation from Caltrans District 8 External Affairs Manager Emily Leinen providing an overview of the current condition of Big Bear Boulevard and upcoming maintenance projects.
OPEN SESSION PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Daniel Gulbranson Big Bear Lake resident, voiced his concerns regarding local potholes and the City's potential acquisition of a Tulip Lane property; questioned the Castle Rock parking lot and Pong's property projects.
Rick Snow, Big Bear Lake business owner, announced additions to the Big Bear Lake Voter Coalition website.
Ingrid Olsen. Big Bear Lake resident, expressed her frustration pertaining to the implementation of the residential solid waste removal and recycling program.
Jim Lona, Big Bear Lake resident, announced that the Memorial Day Ceremony will be held on Monday, May 27", the Rescue Ranch fundraiser will be held on June 9th, and provided information regarding upcoming Veterans' events/programs.
Richard Jones. Big Bear Lake resident, provided a brief musical performance.
Tom Sitton. Big Bear Lake business owner, shared his frustration pertaining to BBARWA projects/leadership, and the City's elected officials.
Ellen Clarke. Big Bear Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, announced that the Chamber of Commerce is hosting its first Restaurant Week; she asked all to support local businesses and dine out.
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Theodore Trentman, Big Bear resident, encouraged residents to visit his YouTube channel and website to educate themselves on local water sustainability issues and projects.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Councilmember Putz, seconded by Councilmember Herrick to pull Item 1.2 from the Consent Calendar for further discussion.
Said motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Putz, Herrick, Segovia, Melnick
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
A motion was made by Councilmember Putz, seconded by Councilmember Herrick to approve the balance of the Consent Calendar.
1.1 APPROVE DEMANDS - CHECK ISSUE DATE 03/29/24 THROUGH 04/17/24 IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,933,257.98 AND THE MARCH 2024 TREASURER'S REPORTS Approved.
1.2 AUTHORIZE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE TOUR DE
BIG BEAR TRAFFIC CONTROL SERVICES
This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar.
1.3 APPROVE PURCHASE OF STANDBY GENERATORS
Approved and adopted the following resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-18
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF STANDBY GENERATORS
FROM BAY CITY ELECTRIC WORKS TO SUPPORT THE
CITY'S SANITATION FACILITIES
1.4 APPROVE PURCHASE OF FLEET VEHICLES
Approved and adopted the following resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-19
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF FLEET VEHICLES
1.5 AUTHORIZE SUBMISSION OF THE 2023 HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL
PROGRESS REPORT
Approved and adopted the following resolution entitled:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-20
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF THE 2023 HOUSING
ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT AS REQUIRED BY
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65400
The Consent Calendar, excluding Item 1.2, was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Segovia, Putz, Herrick, Melnick
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ITEMS REMOVED FOR THE CONSENT CALENDAR
1.2 AUTHORIZE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE TOUR DE BIG
BEAR TRAFFICE CONTROL SERVICES
This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar by Councilmember Putz, seconded by Councilmember Herrick, for further discussion.
Following City Council's questions and comments, a motion was made Councilmember Putz, seconded by Councilmember Herrick to approve the staff s recommendation.
Approved and adopted the following resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-17
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH STATEWIDE TRAFFIC SAFETY AND SIGNS, INC. FOR TRAFFIC CONTROL SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF THE 2024 TOUR DE BIG BEAR EVENT
Said motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Herrick, Segovia, Putz, Melnick
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
2. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
2.1 AUTHORIZE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE PREPARATION
OF A RELOCATION IMPACT REPORT AND RELOCATION PLAN RELATED TO THE
LEISURE BEAR MOBILE HOME PARK
Assistant City Manager Sean Sullivan made a staff presentation for this item.
After the presentation. Mayor Melnick invited up speakers who wanted to speak on this item. No individuals approached the City Council.
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Following City Council discussion, a motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Segovia, seconded b Councilmember Herrick, to approve staff's recommendation and adopt the following resolutior entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-21
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
OVERLAND, PACIFIC AND CUTLER FOR THE PREPARATION OF A
RELOCATION IMPACT REPORT AND RELOCATION PLAN RELATED TO THE
LEISURE BEAR MOBILE HOME PARK
Said motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Herrick, Putz, Segovia, Melnick
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
2.2 SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES PRESENTATION Joshua Dugas, San Bernardino County Animal Care Department's Director of Public Health, made a presentation for this item.
After the presentation, Mayor Melnick invited up speakers who wanted to speak on this item. The following individuals approached the City Council:
Theodore Trentman, Big Bear resident, requested a volunteer program be established at the local animal shelter; stated he is in support of a local spay/neuter mobile clinic; voiced his opinion about the community's responsibility related to animals.
Daniel Gulbranson, Big Bear Lake resident, shared his concern about the wild donkey population in Big Bear and the potential for serious vehicle accidents.
Here a spear at payer pres prince wild ances in the ally, and Following further City Council discussion, a motion was made by Councilmember Herrick, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Segovia, to appropriate $20,000 to fund a local spay and neuter mobile clinic in collaboration with San Bernardino County.
Said motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Segovia, Herrick, Putz, Melnick
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
3. COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, & ADDITIONAL CITY BUSINESS
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• CITY CLERK, CITY ATTORNEY, CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
City Clerk Stephenson announced the Rules of Order Special Meeting will be held on June 12, 2024.
City Manager Sund thanked the City Council and City Staff for their participation in the Budget Workshop. He shared that information pertaining to the Budget Workshop will be posted on the City's website, in addition to the Fire Protection District presentation information. • COUNCILMEMBER BOARD/COMMITTEE REPORTS & COMMENTS
Councilmember Putz announced that he recently attended the SCAG conference. Then Councilmember Putz made a motion (seconded by Councilmember Herrick) directing staff to schedule a City Council workshop to discuss local water independence.
Councilmember Herrick provided information regarding SBCTA meetings and shared that the Replenish Big Bear project was the main topic of the last BBAR WA meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Segovia shared that she also attended the SCAG conference, and announced that the next Mountain Transit meeting is scheduled for May 24". Mayor Pro Tem Segovia encourage esidents to attend the next BBARWA meeting on May 22nc
Mayor Melnick shared that the first meeting of the Westend Advisory Committee was well attended and that there were great ideas and feedback shared by the participants.
At the hour of 6:28 p.m., Mayor Melnick called for a recess to resume Closed Session.
At the hour of 8:06 p.m., Mayor Melnick resumed Open Session.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council at this Regular Meeting, Mayor Melnick adjourned the meeting at 8:07 p.m.
Erica Sterhenson
Erica Stephenson, City Clerk