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Big Bear Lake City Council
June 11, 2025

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CITY OF
ОТОВРЕНОЙ
BIG BEAR LAKE California

TSORPORATED IND
Regular Meeting Minutes - June 11, 2025
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Big Bear Lake was called to order by Mayor Melnick at 5:01 p.m., Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 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: Barbara Willey, Vice Chair for the City of Big Bear Lake Department of Water and Power Board of
Commissioners
Councilmembers Present: Mayor Perri Melnick
Mayor Pro Tem Kendi Segovia
Councilmember Rick Herrick
Councilmember Charles Hick, Jr. (arrived at 5:05 p.m.)
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 Tyler Atwell, Facilities/Parks Maintenance Worker I - Public Works Department.
• Introduction of new employee Nicholas Marcum, Facilities/Parks Maintenance Worker I - Public Works Department.
• Introduction of new employee Marketa Pospechova, Facilities/Parks Maintenance Worker I - Public Works Department.

OPEN SESSION PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Patrice Duncan, Sugarloaf resident, voiced her support for Bear Valley Community Healthcare District (BVCHD) Measure U; expressed her disappointment in a Councilmember's op-ed opposing Measure U.

Robbie Bos. Baldwin Lake resident, invited all to attend Make Music Big Bear; shared that the lineup is all local talent, venues are Big Bear Lake businesses and the event is free.

Theodore Trentman, Big Bear resident, shared his support for BVCHD Measure U.

Tim Wilcott. Big Bear Lake business owner, criticized the City's Code Enforcement efforts; requested to be invited to participate in City meetings regarding the Village.

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Matt Scriven, Big Bear Lake business owner, expressed his support for BVCHD Measure U.

Daniel Gulbranson, Big Bear Lake resident, shared his disappointment relating to the BVCHD's administration; expressed his frustration with the City Council meeting schedule.

1. CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Councilmember Putz, seconded by Councilmember Herrick to approve the Consent Calendar as follows:

1.1 APPROVE DEMANDS - CHECK ISSUE DATE 5/2/25 THROUGH 5/31/25 IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,599,391.26 AND THE APRIL 2025 TREASURER'S REPORT Approved.

1.2 APPROVE MEETING MINUTES FROM THE MARCH 13, 2024 REGULAR MEETING

OF CITY COUNCIL
Approved.

1.3 APPROVE MEETING MINUTES FROM THE MAY 14, 2025 SPECIAL MEETING OF

CITY COUNCIL
Approved.

1.4 APPROVE MEETING MINUTES FROM THE MAY 14, 2025 REGULAR MEETING

OF CITY COUNCIL
Approved.

1.5 ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING BIG BEAR LAKE MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 1.12 (CITY COUNCIL), CHAPTER 2.12 (PLANNING COMMISSION) AND CHAPTER 13.24 (BOARD OF WATER AND POWER COMMISSIONERS),

CONCERNING RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS AND PROOF THEREOF FOR CITY

COUNCIL, PLANNING COMMISSION AND BOARD OF WATER AND POWER COMMISSION CANDIDATES, APPLICANTS AND MEMBERS; AND CONCERNING

THE PROCEDURE FOR REMOVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSIONERS AND

BOARD OF WATER AND POWER COMMISSIONERS
Approved and adopted the following ordinance entitled:

ORDINANCE NO. 2025-521

ORDINANCE AMENDING BIG BEAR LAKE MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER

1.12 (CITY COUNCIL), CHAPTER 2.12 (PLANNING COMMISSION) AND CHAPTER 13.24 (BOARD OF WATER AND POWER COMMISSIONERS),

CONCERNING RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS AND PROOF THEREOF FOR

CITY COUNCIL, PLANNING COMMISSION AND BOARD OF WATER AND POWER COMMISSION CANDIDATES, APPLICANTS AND MEMBERS; AND

CONCERNING THE PROCEDURE FOR REMOVAL OF PLANNING

COMMISSIONERS AND BOARD OF WATER AND POWER COMMISSIONERS

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1.6 APPROVE THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 SB 1 FUNDED PROJECT LIST Approved and adopted the following resolution entitled:

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-15
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE SB 1 FUNDED PROJECT LIST
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26
Approved and adopted the following resolution entitled:

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-16

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF AN

IRREVOCABLE OFFER OF DEDICATION IN FEE PURSUANT TO
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CUP 2022-098 FOR 36769 BIG BEAR BOULEVARD

1.8 APPROVE THE STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 Approved and adopted the following resolution entitled:

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-17

RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE STATEMENT OF INVESTMEN
POLICY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2

1.9 APPROVE THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 Approved and adopted the following resolution entitled:

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-18

RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26

1.10 APPROVE PURCHASE ORDERS FOR SANITATION INFRASTRUCTURE

EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE
Approved and adopted the following resolution entitled:

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-19

RESOLUTION APPROVING PURCHASE ORDERS WITH HAAKER
EQUIPMENT COMPANY AND WINCAN LLC. FOR SANITATION

INFRASTRUCTURE EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE

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1.11 AUTHORIZE A MAINTENANCE SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR GENERATOR

MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT
Approved and adopted the following resolution entitled:

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-20

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A MAINTENANCE SERVICES AGREEMENT

WITH BAY CITY ELECTRIC WORKS FOR GENERATOR MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT FOR THE TERM JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027 .12 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT TO MOUNTAIN AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY FOI

TILITY RELOCATION SERVICES RELATED TO THEIR NEW FACILIT

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
Approved and adopted the following resolution entitled:

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-21

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO MOUNTAIN AREA REGIONAL

TRANSIT AUTHORITY FOR UTILITY RELOCATION SERVICES RELATED TO

THEIR NEW FACILITY CONSTRUCTION PROJECT AND FINDING THIS

PROJECT IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA

ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)

1.13 AUTHORIZE AN AWARD OF AN AGREEMENT FOR THE CITY'S COPIER

SERVICES
Approved and adopted the following resolution entitled:

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-22
RESOLUTION AWARDING A 5-YEAR AGREEMENT TO KONICA MINOLTA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS U.S.A. FOR THE CITY'S COPIER SERVICES

1.14 AUTHORIZE AN AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT

FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGED SERVICES
Approved.

1.15 AUTHORIZE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF NO PARKING ZONES ON PORTIONS OF

BIG BEAR BOULEVARD
Approved and adopted the following resolution entitled:

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-23

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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF NO PARKING

ZONES ON PORTIONS OF BIG BEAR BOULEVARD AND FINDING THIS

PROJECT IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA

ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)

1.16 APPROVE A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR MOONRIDGE ROAD SEWER

REPAIRS
Approved and adopted the following resolution entitled:

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-24

RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH BEAR

VALLEY PAVING FOR MOONRIDGE ROAD SEWER REPAIRS AND FINDING

THIS PROJECT IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA

ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)

1.17 AUTHORIZE A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE CITYWIDE STREET

SWEEPING SERVICES
Approved.

The Consent Calendar was approved by the following vote, with Mayor Perri Melnick voting no on AYES: Herrick, Segovia, Putz, Hicks, Melnick
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None

ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
None.

2. PUBLIC HEARING

2.1 FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET ADOPTION
Deputy City Manager / Chief Financial Officer Kelly Ent made a staff presentation on this Item.

Following the City Council's questions, at the hour of 5:41p.m., Mayor Melnick opened the Public Hearing and invited up speakers who wanted to speak on this item. The following individuals approached the City Council:

Daniel Gulbranson, Big Bear Lake resident, expressed his frustration pertaining to the City's capital project bidding process.

Matt Scriven, Big Bear Lake business owner, voiced his disappointment over the City's Budget not including funds to support the Chamber of Commerce.

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At the hour of 5:46 p.m., Mayor Melnick closed the Public Hearing. ollowing the Public Hearing, the City Council engaged in a discussion regarding the Chamber o ommerce. Therefore, at the hour of 5:49 p.m. Councilmember Herrick announced that he was recusin himself from this discussion due to a potential business related conflict of interest.

Following City Council discussion, Councilmember Putz made a motion, seconded by Mayor Melnick, to add an additional $25,000 to the Budget in support of the Chamber of Commerce.

Said motion failed as a result of the following vote:

AYES: Putz
NOES: Hicks, Segovia, Melnick
ABSTAIN: Herrick
ABSENT: None
Following the failed motion, Mayor Melnick made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Segovia, to add a future Agenda Item, allowing the City Council to discuss the City potentially establishing a Memorandum of Understanding with the Chamber of Commerce.

At the hour of 5:58 p.m. Councilmember Herrick returned to the meeting for the remainder of this Item.

A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Segovia, and seconded by Councilmember Herrick to approve staff's recommendation and adopt the following resolution entitled:

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-25
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET
Said motion was approved by the following vote:

AYES: Putz, Segovia, Hicks, Herrick, Melnick
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Than another motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Segovia, seconded by Councilmember Hicks to approve staff's recommendation and adopt the following resolution entitled:

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-26

RESOLUTION ADOPTING A PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PAY
SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025 PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 7522.34
Said motion was approved by the following vote:

AYES: Hicks, Segovia, Herrick, Putz, Melnick
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None

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The last motion for this Item was made by Councilmember Herrick, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Segovia to authorize the City Manager to execute the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Law Enforcement Services Contract.

Said motion was approved by the following vote:

AYES: Putz, Hicks, Segovia, Herrick, Melnick
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None

2.2 AUTHORIZE THE PLACEMENT OF CITY SEWER USER FEES, BBARWA SEWER USER AND STANDBY FEES, AND CITY REFUSE FEES ON THE FISCAL YEAR 2025- 26 TAX ROLL
Deputy City Manager / Chief Financial Officer Kelly Ent made a brief staff presentation on this Item.

Following City Council questions, at the hour of 6:02 p.m., Mayor Melnick opened the Public Hearing and invited up speakers who wanted to speak on this item; seeing no public comment, Mayor Melnick closed the Public Hearing at 6:03 p.m.

After the Public Hearing, a motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Segovia, and seconded by Councilmember Herrick to approve staff's recommendation and adopt the following resolution entitled:

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-27

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PLACEMENT OF CITY SEWER USER

FEES, BBARWA SEWER USER AND STANDBY FEES, AND CITY REFUSE FEES ON THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 TAX ROLL
Said motion was approved by the following vote:

AYES: Segovia, Putz, Hicks, Herrick, Melnick
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None

ESOLUTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE VILLAGI MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1-92 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2 Assistant City Manager Sean Sullivan made a staff presentation on this Item.

At the hour 6:08 p.m., Mayor Melnick opened the Public Hearing; seeing no public comment, Mayor Melnick closed the Public Hearing at 6:08 p.m.

Following the Public Hearing, a motion was made by Councilmember Putz, and seconded by Councilmember Herrick to approve staff's recommendation and adopt the following resolution entitled:

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-28

RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ANNUAL ENGINEER'S REPORT,

CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENTS, AND ORDERING THE

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LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE VILLAGE
MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1-92 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 Said motion was approved by the following vote:

AYES: Putz, Segovia, Herrick, Hicks, Melnick
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None

2.4 RESOLUTION APPROVING ADJUSTMENTS TO SOLID WASTE SERVICE RATES FOR SERVICES PROVIDED BY BIG BEAR DISPOSAL EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025 City Attorney Stephen Deitsch began the presentation by providing information regarding the Proposition 218 requirements and related City procedures. Then Assistant City Manager Sean Sullivan made a staff presentation on this Item.

Following City Council questions, at the hour of 6:19 p.m., Mayor Melnick opened the Public Hearing and invited up speakers who wanted to speak on this item. The following individual approached the City Daniel Gulbranson, Big Bear Lake resident, shared his frustration pertaining to Big Bear Disposal's operations.

At the hour of 6:23 p.m., Mayor Melnick closed the Public Hearing.

After the Public Hearing, City Clerk Erica Stephenson reported that the City received 12 written protest letters regarding the rates for the solid waste service charges; she further announced that a majority protest did not exist to the proposed rates for the solid waste service charges.

After further City Council discussion, a motion was made by Councilmember Herrick, and seconded by Councilmember Hicks to approve staff's recommendation and adopt the following resolution entitled:

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-29

RESOLUTION ADOPTING SOLID WASTE SERVICE RATES
Said motion was approved by the following vote:

AYES: Putz, Segovia, Hicks, Herrick, Melnick
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None

2.5 INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION 2025 FIRE HAZARD

SEVERITY ZONES DESIGNATION MAP IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE 51179
City Manager Erik Sund made a staff presentation on this Item.

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Daniel Gulbranson, Big Bear Lake resident, expressed his concerns about local fire hazard issues.

At the hour of 6:39 p.m., Mayor Melnick closed the Public Hearing.

After the Public Hearing and additional City Council questions/comments; the City Attorney read the proposed ordinance title aloud and a motion was made by Councilmember Herrick, and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Segovia to approve staff's recommendation to read the title, waive further reading and introduce the following ordinance entitled:

ORDINANCE NO. 2025-xxx

ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BIG BEAR LAKE,

CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION 2025 FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES DESIGNATION MAP IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE 51179 Said motion was approved by the following vote:

AYES: Hicks, Segovia, Putz, Herrick, Melnick
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None

2.6 COLLECTION OF DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND POWER STANDBY FEES ON THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 TAX ROLL
DWP General Manager Reggie Lamson made a brief presentation for this Item.

Following City Council questions, at the hour 6:59 p.m., Mayor Melnick opened the Public Hearing; seeing no public comment, Mayor Melnick closed the Public Hearing at 6:59 p.m.

Following the Public Hearing and further City Council discussion, a motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Segovia, and seconded by Councilmember Putz to approve staff's recommendation and adopt the following resolution entitled:

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-30

RESOLUTION ADOPTING A WRITTEN REPORT REGARDING
WATER STANDBY CHARGES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 AND

DIRECTING THAT BIG BEAR LAKE DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND

POWER STANDBY FEES BE COLLECTED ON THE TAX ROLL
Said motion was approved by the following vote:

AYES: Herrick, Putz, Segovia, Melnick
NOES: Hicks
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None

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3. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS

3.1 DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND POWER FY 2025-26 BUDGET INCORPORATION DWP General Manager Reggie Lamson and Chief Financial Officer Nathan Statham made a presentation for this Item.

Following the presentation, Mayor Melnick invited up speakers who wanted to make a public comment on this Item and no individuals approached the City Council.

After City Council comments, a motion was made by Councilmember Herrick, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Segovia, to approve staff's recommendation and adopt the following resolution entitled:

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-31

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INCORPORATION OF THE

DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND POWER'S APPROVED BUDGET FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 INTO THE CITY OF BIG BEAR LAKE'S
FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET
Said motion was approved by the following vote:

AYES: Putz, Segovia, Hicks, Herrick, Melnick
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
EXCUSED: None

3.2 AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26

ANNUAL STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT - MOONRIDGE ROAD AND

RATHBUN DRIVE
Assistant City Manager Sean Sullivan made a staff presentation on this Item.

Mayor Melnick invited up speakers who wante
• speak on this tem. The following individual stora hedthe ety Coincil Daniel Gulbranson, Big Bear Lake resident, announced that he will be monitoring the construction of this street project.

Following the public comment, a motion was made by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Segovia, to approve staff's recommendation and adopt the following resolution entitled:

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-32

RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO
GRANITE CONSTRUCTION CO. AND APPROVING TASK ORDERS WITH

VANLEN CONSULTANTS AND MERRELL-JOHNSON COMPANIES FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 ANNUAL STREET REHABILITATION

PROJECT - MOONRIDGE ROAD AND RATHBUN DRIVE

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Said motion was approved by the following vote:

AYES: Segovia, Herrick, Putz, Hicks, Melnick
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
EXCUSED: None

3.3 REAL PROPERTY PURCHASE - 547 COTTAGE LANE
Economic Development Manager Kelly Tinker made a staff presentation for this Item.

Following the presentation, 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, expressed concerns regarding the demolition of buildings located on City property.

Patrice Duncan, Sugarloaf resident, thanked the City for their foresight in community planning, their attention to the needs of residents, and their continued focus on preserving the beauty of the community.

Following the public comments and City Council questions/remarks, a motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Segovia, seconded by Councilmember Herrick, to approve staff's recommendation and adopt the following resolution entitled:

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-33

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE

ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO CONSUMMATE THE

PURCHASE TRANSACTION, CONVEYING TO THE CITY OF BIG BEAR LAKE THAT CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 547 COTTAGE
LANE, BIG BEAR LAKE, CALIFORNIA 92315, PARCEL NUMBERS
0308-163-47 AND 0308-163-49; AUTHORIZING A FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET APPROPRIATION; AND FINDING THE ACTION EXEMPT

FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Said motion was approved by the following vote:

AYES: Herrick, Segovia, Putz, Melnick
NOES: Hicks
ABSTAIN: None
EXCUSED: None

4. COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, & ADDITIONAL CITY BUSINESS

CITY CLERK, CITY ATTORNEY, CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
City Clerk Stephenson announced that the next Cinnamon Rolls with the City Manager event will ake place on Wednesday, June 18'h at 8:00 a.m. at Veterans Park. She also reported that on Sunday.

June 1st, the City partnered with the County of San Bernardino to host the second free pet spay and

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City Manager Sund announced that the first concert in the summer series will take place in the Village on Saturday, June 14th. Additionally, he shared that a special concert in partnership with BBMR is scheduled for June 28th and will be held at the Rathbun Parking Lot in Moonridge. • COUNCILMEMBER BOARD/COMMITTEE REPORTS & COMMENTS
Councilmember Putz shared that he is reminded of how challenging this work can be at times.

Despite differences of opinion, he emphasized his respect for all and expressed gratitude for his fellow Councilmembers' willingness to serve the community.

Mayor Melnick expressed appreciation for her fellow Councilmembers' dedication and noted that their collaboration demonstrates the importance of working together with respect.

Councilmember Herrick announced that SBCTA has allocated $1 million to the Rathbun Creek Underpass Project. He thanked the staff members who contributed to securing the funding. He also shared that he has been appointed to a SCTA Ad Hoc Committee that will focus on developing funding mechanisms and formulas for Measure I.

Mayor Pro Tem Segovia shared information from a Mojave Desert & Mountain Recycling Authority meeting, indicating that the State of California is being pressed to develop solutions for recycling solar panels and noting that currently there is only one certified company. She also provided a BBARWA project update.

Councilmember Hicks shared that he recently attended the Big Bear Middle School STEM program and was impressed by the students' creativity. He also announced that, effective June 30th ", 2025, he will be stepping down from the Big Bear Airport District Board of Directors.

Mayor Melnick shared that she recently participated in Career Day at Big Bear Middle School, where she enjoyed engaging with students and community members.

ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council at this Regular Meeting, Mayor Melnick adjourned the meeting at 8:09 p.m. in memory and honor of Big Bear Sheriff's Station Citizen on Patrol volunteer Steve Gaylord.

Suca Stephensen
Erica Stephenson, City Clerk

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