OF BIG BEAR LAKE CITY OF
BIG BEAR LAKE California
HOORPORATED AND
Regular Meeting Minutes - December 11, 2024
A Regular Meeting of the City Council, Fire Protection District and Successor Agency of the City of Big Bear Lake was called to order by Mayor Melnick at 5:17p.m., Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at the Civic Center, 39707 Big Bear Boulevard, Big Bear Lake, California.
OPEN SESSION
Flag Salute: Flag Salute led by Councilmember Hicks
Invocation: Invocation was led by Becki Wheeler, Vice President of Meals on Wheels
Councilmembers Present: Mayor Perri Melnick
Mayor Pro Tem Kendi Segovia
Councilmember Rick Herrick
Councilmember Charles Hicks, Jr.
Councilmember Randall Putz
Others Present: Erik Sund, City Manager
Stephen P. Deitsch, City Attorney
Erica Stephenson, City Clerk
Rachel Bowman, Administrative Services Manager
PRESENTATIONS
• Introduction of new employee Chase Lovell, Facilities/Parks Maintenance Worker I from the Public Works Department.
• Presentation from Kelly Ent, Deputy City Manager / Chief Financial Officer provided the City's Fiscal Year End (July 2023 - June 2024) Financial Update. • Presentation from Kelly Tinker, Economic Development Manager, with an update on Beautify Big Bear Lake and Façade Improvement Grant programs.
OPEN SESSION PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Matt Scriven, Big Bear Lake business owner, provided a brief history of the former Big Bear Lake Village Business Association (VBA) and shared that the VBA was dissolved in 2022; he thanked past and current City leadership for their dedication to the Village and City.
Beth Wheat. Big Bear Lake resident, shared that she believes we can bolster our current tourism through an art movement; she added that she personally has not received funding from Visit Big Bear (VBB) and clarified that the Big Bear Theater Project which is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization has received funds from VBB.
Tom Sitton, Big Bear Lake business owner, stated that there was incident in the Village where a female Code Enforcement employee presented herself as an officer, he shared his belief that was misrepresentation of the law.
Richard Jones, Big Bear Lake resident, provided a brief musical performance.
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Dan Gulbranson, Big Bear Lake resident, expressed his opinion regarding local corruption and unethical behavior; stated concerns about Code Enforcement practices and various City actions.
Theodore Trentman, Big Bear City resident, invited all to view It's a Wonderful Life at Village Theaters on December 22 and December 23 free of charge; and invited the community to attend a local acting class.
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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 11/01/24 THROUGH 11/30/24 IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,077,613.61 AND THE OCTOBER 2024 TREASURER'S REPORT Approved.
1.2 APPROVE MEETING MINUTES FROM THE NOVEMBER 13, 2024 REGULAR MEETING OF
THE CITY COUNCIL
Approved.
1.3 AUTHORIZE A PROJECT FUNDING RECOMMENDATION TO THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO FOR THE 2025-26 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT ALLOCATION
Approved and adopted the following resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-62
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PROJECT FUNDING RECOMMENDATION TO THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO USING THE CITY'S 2025-26 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ALLOCATION OF $33,407
1.4 ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY'S DEVELOPMENT CODE
RELATING TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
Approved and adopted the following ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 2024-18
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BIG BEAR LAKE AMENDING DEVELOPMENT CODE SECTION 17.25.210 PERTAINING
TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND FINDING THE AMENDMENT
STATUTORILY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIORNMENTAL
QUALITY ACT UNDER PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE § 21080.17
1.5 ADOPT AN ORDINACE APPROVING DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 2023- 068 TO REMOVE FUTURE CERTAIN COMMERCIAL LAND USES AND LIMIT
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DEVELOPMENT OF SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED DWELLING UNITS IN THE R-3 (MULTIPLE FAMILY) ZONE DISTRICT CITYWIDE
Approved and adopted the following ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 2024-519
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BIG
BEAR LAKE APPROVING DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 2023-
068 TO REMOVE FUTURE CERTAIN COMMERCIAL LAND USES AND
LIMIT DEVELOPMENT OF SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED DWELLING
UNITS IN THE R-3 (MULTIPLE FAMILY) ZONE DISTRICT CITYWIDE,
AND FINDING THESE AMENDMENTS EXEMPT FROM THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
1.6 AUTHORIZE AN AWARD OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGED SERVICES
Approved and adopted the following resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-63
RESOLUTION AWARDING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT TO TRIDEN GROUP FOR INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY MANAGED SERVICES
1.7 AUTHORIZE AN AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
FOR PROPERTY MANAGEMENT OF THE LEISURE BEAR MOBILE HOME PARK Approved and adopted the following resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-64
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BIRTCHER ANDERSON & DAVIS ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR THE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT OF THE LEISUREBEAR MOBILE HOME PARK THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2025
1.8 AUTHORIZE NOTICES OF COMPLETION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
Approved.
The Consent Calendar was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Putz., Segovia, Herrick, Hicks, Melnick
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
None.
2. CEREMONIAL
2.1 CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION
Stephen P. Deitsch, City Attorney, provided a brief overview of the organizational process.
Erica Stephenson, City Clerk, opened the nominations for Mayor.
Councilmember Herrick nominated Councilmember Melnick to serve as Mayor. Councilmember Hicks nominated Councilmember Segovia. Hearing no further nominations, the City Clerk took a roll call vote.
Councilmember Melnick was appointed to serve as Mayor for the period of one year by the following vote:
Councilmember Herrick: Melnick
Councilmember Hicks: Segovia
Councilmember Melnick: Melnick
Councilmember Putz: Melnick
Councilmember Segovia: Melnick
The City Clerk opened the nominations for Mayor Pro Tem.
Councilmember Putz nominated Councilmember Segovia to serve as Mayor Pro Tem. Hearing no further nominations, the City Clerk took a roll call vote.
Councilmember Segovia was appointed to serve as Mayor Pro Tem for the period of one year by the following vote:
Councilmember Herrick: Segovia
Councilmember Hicks: Segovia
Councilmember Melnick: Segovia
Councilmember Putz:
Councilmember Segovia: Segovie
At the hour of 6:32 p.m., the City Council meeting adjourned to the Fire Protection District.
2.2 FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT REORGANIZATION
Fire Protection District proceedings are contained in separate minutes.
At the hour of 6:34 p.m., the Fire Protection District adjourned to the Successor Agency.
2.3 SUCCESSOR AGENCY REORGANIZATION
Successor Agency proceedings are contained in separate minutes.
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At the hour of 6:37 p.m., the Successor Agency adjourned back to the City Council.
3. COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, & ADDITIONAL CITY BUSINESS
• CITY CLERK, CITY ATTORNEY, CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
City Clerk Erica Stephenson shared that the League of California Cities Annual Conference is scheduled for October 8-10, 2025. As this conference conflicts with the October 8, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting, she stated the need to reschedule the meeting for that month. City Clerk Stepheson congratulated Councilmember Hicks on his election to the City Council and Mayor Pro Tem Segovia on her re-election.
City Attorney Stephen P. Deitsch congratulated Councilmember Hicks on his election to the City Council and Mayor Pro Tem Segovia on her re-election to the City Council.
City Manager Erik Sund congratulated Mayor Pro Tem Segovia and Councilmember Hicks on their election to the City Council.
• COUNCILMEMBER BOARD/COMMITTEE REPORTS & COMMENTS
Councilmember Hicks wished all a Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah. Councilmember Hicks stated that in the future he would like more information related to ADUs.
Mayor Pro Tem Segovia wished the community Happy Holidays.
Councilmember Herrick reported on a recent BBARWA meeting. Councilmember Herrick also provided an overview of a SCTA meeting and expressed his gratitude to Caltrans for their exceptional work on repairing Highway 330. He wished all a Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah.
Councilmember Putz shared a brief summary of the recent League of California Cities, League Leader Board workshop he attended. He also stated that he attended a League of California Cities Desert Mountain Division meeting. He congratulated Mayor Pro Tem Segovia on her re-election, and congratulated Councilmember Hicks and shared that he looks forward to working with him.
Mayor Melnick took a moment to express her gratitude to Caltrans for opening Highway 330. She also shared that Christmas in the Village was a wonderful event and announced that the Menorah Lighting ceremony would be held on December 29th. Mayor Melnick thanked Mayor Pro Tem Segovia for her efforts related to a recent Soroptimist fundraiser. She wished all a Merry Christmas Happy Hannukah and 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 6:48 p.m.
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Erica Stephenson, City Clerk