OF BIG BE CITY OF
BIG BEAR LAKE California
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Regular Meeting Minutes - February 12, 2025
A Regular Meeting of the City Council and Successor Agency of the City of Big Bear Lake was called to order by Mayor Melnick at 4:32 p.m., Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at the Civic Center, 39707 Big Bear Boulevard, Big Bear Lake, California.
OPEN SESSION
Flag Salute: Flag Salute led by Councilmember Herrick
Invocation: Invocation was led by the Big Bear Pack 49 and Troop 49
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
Erica Stephenson, City Clerk
Rachel Bowman, Administrative Service Manager
Others Participating Remotely: Stephen P. Deitsch, City Attorney
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Daniel Gulbranson. Big Bear Lake resident, expressed his overall dissatisfaction with the Code Compliance Division's enforcement efforts.
At the hour of 4:37 p.m., Mayor Melnick called for a recess.
At the hour of 5:02 p.m., Mayor Melnick resumed Open Session.
PRESENTATIONS
• Presentation of 5-year Employee Service Award to Mendy Jackson, Administrative Clerk. • Presentation by Kelly Ent, Deputy City Manager / Chief Financial Officer provided a Fiscal Year 2024-25 financial update through December 2024.
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 LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2)
One (1) Case
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OPEN SESSION PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Norm Reinik, former Big Bear Lake City Councilmember, congratulated Councilmember Segovia on her re-election, and Councilmember Hicks on his election; provided a historical perspective regarding the first City Council's leadership approach.
Daniel Gulbranson Big Bear Lake resident, voiced his concerns regarding the City's construction contract award practices and various City leadership decisions.
Ruth Thue, Big Bear resident, expressed her thoughts about government corruption, City expenditures, and property taxes; further discussed Constitutional and property rights.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Councilmember Herrick, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Segovia to approve the Consent Calendar as follows:
CITY COUNCIL
1.1 APPROVE DEMANDS - CHECK ISSUE DATE 12/01/24 THROUGH 01/31/25 IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,984,778.79 AND THE NOVEMBER & DECEMBER 2024
TREASURER'S REPORTS
Approved.
1.2 APPROVE MEETING MINUTES FROM THE SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 SPECIAL
MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL
Approved.
1.3 APPROVE MEETING MINUTES FROM THE OCTOBER 11, 2023 REGULAR
MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL
Approved.
1.4 APPROVE MEETING MINUTES FROM THE NOVEMBER 1, 2024 SPECIAL
MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL
Approved.
1.5 APPROVE MEETING MINUTES FROM THE DECEMBER 11, 2024 SPECIAL
MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL
Approved.
1.6 APPROVE MEETING MINUTES FROM THE DECEMBER 11, 2024 REGULAR
MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL
Approved.
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1.7 AUTHORIZE A DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE FOR THE MOJAVE DESERT
MOUNTAIN INTEGRATED WASTE JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY
Approved and adopted the following resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-01
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE
FOR THE MOJAVE DESERT MOUNTAIN INTEGRATED WASTE
JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
AUTHORIZE A DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE FOR THE COUNTY OF SAN
BERNARDINO SOLID WASTE ADVISTORY TASK FORCE
Approved and adopted the following resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-02
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE
FOR THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO SOLID WASTE
ADVISORY TASK FORCE
1 AUTHO WAS OUT SAN MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH
Approved.
1.10 AUTHORIZE BID SOLICITATIONS FOR THE ANNUAL CITYWIDE STREET
SWEEPING SERVICES AND CITYWIDE LINE STRIPING PROJECTS
Approved.
1.11 AUTHORIZE A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE VILLAGE ACCESSIBILITY
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
Approved.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
1.12 APPROVE MEETING MINUTES FROM THE DECEMBER 13, 2023 MEETING OF
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
Approved.
1.13 APPROVE MEETING MINUTES FROM THE DECEMBER 11, 2024 MEETING OF
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
Approved.
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The Consent Calendar was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Segovia, Hicks, Putz, Herrick, Melnick
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
None.
2. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
2.1 APPROVE A RESOLUTION OF OPPOSTION TO SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT'S PROPOSED AMENDED RULES 1111 AND 1121 City Manager Erik Sund made a staff presentation for this item.
After the presentation and City Council comments, Mayor Melnick invited up speakers who wanted to speak on this item. The following individuals approached the City Council:
Daniel Gulbranson, Big Bear Lake resident, shared his support for this resolution of opposition; and indicated his support for the City Council opposing this and future government mandates that would have a negative financial impact on residents.
Ruth Thue, Big Bear resident, shared that she doesn't currently have electricity and is reliant on a generator.
Following public comment and further City Council discussion, a motion was made by Councilmember Herrick, seconded by Councilmember Hicks, to approve staff's recommendation and adopt the following resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-03
RESOLUTION IN OPPOSTITION TO THE SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT'S PROPOSED AMENDED RULES 1111 AND 1121 Said motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Hicks, Putz, Herrick, Segovia, Melnick
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
3. COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, & ADDITIONAL CITY BUSINESS
CITY CLERK, CITY ATTORNEY, CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
City Clerk Erica Stephenson announced that due to the Annual League of California Cities meeting, the October 8, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting is being rescheduled to Thursday, October 2, 2025. She further announced that the Fire Protection District meeting that was originally scheduled for October 8, 2025 will also be rescheduled to October 2, 2025. rage
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COUNCILMEMBER BOARD/COMMITTEE REPORTS & COMMENTS
Mayor Pro Tem Segovia announced that she will be attending a Solid Waste Advisory Joint Task Force meeting on February 13, 2025. The meeting will focus on SB54 which aims to reduce single use packaging.
Councilmember Herrick shared information regarding SBCTA and that agency's discussions related to gasoline tax revenue distribution. Councilmember Herrick further announced that the Blanche and Gene NAY Foundation has been included in planned giving estates and that a donation in the amount of $100,000 was recently provided to the foundation.
Mayor Melnick (seconded by Councilmember Herrick) requested to incorporate a discussion into the City's upcoming FY 2025/26 budget preparation process, to allow the City Council an opportunity to discuss and consider providing the Big Bear Fire Authority a "bridge loan" in the upcoming fiscal year.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council at this Open Session, Mayor Melnick adjourned the meeting at 5:57 p.m. in the memory and honor of Pastor Mike Fulmer.
Trica Stephenson
Erica Stephenson, City Clerk